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2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

this information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Corrective Action

these hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the vacuum hose. 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.

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Corrective Action

these hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the vacuum hose. 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.

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper use of four-wheel-drive low range will be provided, and will relocate the transmission breather vent. in addition, the owner's manual will be corrected with the proper information to reflect the change to the speed limitations in the four-wheel-drive low range.

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Corrective Action

these hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the vacuum hose. 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.

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.