Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #01V340002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V340002 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 8,887 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. for those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. owner notification began on march 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V340002

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 2001-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/crankshaft pulley bolt

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8,887

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. for those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. owner notification began on march 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V340002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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