Recall 01V340002: 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage

Report received

Nov 1, 2001

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi caribbean

Potentially affected

8,887vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began on march 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage2 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage1 complaints
• 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage0 complaints