1996 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 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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• 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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