NHTSA Recall 01V011003
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V011003; Date: Jan. 16, 2001
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle; 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle; 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 2,801
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification began June 13, 2001. 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 1-787-251-8715.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 2001
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