1997 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 98V220000Sep 9, 199861,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.

  Full campaign details →

• 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.

  Full campaign details →

← All problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero