2004 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 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.

• 04V428000Sep 1, 2004100,432 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1998–2004, Eclipse 1998–2005, Diamante 1998–2004 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin…

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• 04V319000Jul 6, 200444,214 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 2002–2004

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature.

  Possible consequence: If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the leveling valve. The recall began on august 30, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

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• 04V095000Feb 20, 2004491 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 2004, Montero Sport 2004

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.

  Possible consequence: This information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).

  Remedy: Owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. The recall began on april 14, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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