Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 10.08.2000
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Consequencs:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Date: 10.08.2000
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Consequencs:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
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 during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 25.09.2001
Component: Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. the power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Consequencs:
Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. owner notification began november 26, 2001. 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 america at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 27.10.2000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Consequencs:
This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Date: 01.01.1970
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Consequencs:
The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. owner notification began february 15, 2001. 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 24.10.2000
Component: Electrical System > Wiring > Rear Compartment/trunk
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. the wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
Consequencs:
If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. this would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
Date: 01.01.1970
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Consequencs:
Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
