Recall 00V-311: 1997–1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1992–1996 Mitsubishi Montero and 1 more
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 2, 2000, covering about 210,000 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification will be performed in five separate owner mailings, with the first mailing beginning october 31, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V311001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Mirage | 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Montero | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-311?
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.
How is recall 00V-311 fixed?
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 bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.