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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V340002📅 Nov 5, 2001

2000–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V340002
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
8,887
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Owner phone
1-800-981-0452
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2002
Built
Feb 16, 1999 – Sep 25, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V340002 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V340002?

2000–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage. 8,887 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-981-0452.