NHTSA Recall 01V340002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V340002; Date: Nov. 1, 2001
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage; 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage; 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 8,887
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
How to Fix:
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 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: Mar 15, 2002
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