NHTSA Recall 84V098000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V098000; Date: Aug. 27, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Manufacturing Amer
Affected Units:: 2,489
Recall Summary:
Oil pressure gauge sending unit, located on the right hand side of the engine, may leak oil. Engine parts could be damaged due to resulting lack of lubrication.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, a modified oil pressure gauge sending unit will be installed if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with analog oil gauges. System: engine; oil pressure gauge sending unit. Consequences of defect: if the engine has been running for awhile and is veryhot, leaking oil could cause an engine fire, resulting in possible injury tovehicle passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1984
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