1994 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V311001Oct 2, 2000210,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1996, Mirage 1997–1999, Montero Sport 1997–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.

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

  Remedy: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley…

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• 00V226001Aug 15, 2000344 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1994

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.

  Possible consequence: This could result in impaired braking ability and a possible crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right lower brake hoses.

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• 98V205000Sep 2, 199860,243 vehicles potentially affected
  Unknown or other
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1994–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.

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• 96V143002Aug 12, 199610,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Diamante 1992–1994

  Reported issue: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

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• 96V143001Jul 25, 199693,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Diamante 1992–1994

  Reported issue: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

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