Mitsubishi Montero 1992

• Recall 5985 [USA]: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
  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.
  owner notification will be conducted in phases.The first phase begins january 5, 2001.The mirage vehicle owners will be notified from january 5 through february 2, 2001.The nativa owners from february 6 through february 12, 2001.The montero owners from february 16 - march 12, 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 5873 [USA]: This could result in impaired braking ability and a possible crash.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
  dealers will replace the left and right lower brake hoses.
  owner notification began november 16, 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 9555 [USA]: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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 15447 [USA]: Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
  Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
  dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. Vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. Note: 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 mitsubishicaribbean at 1-787-251-8715.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 15437 [USA]: Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
  Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
  dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. Vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. Note: 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 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 21546 [USA]: If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
  The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
  replace the trailer hitch.
  system: trailer hitch.Equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.Note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Mitsubishi montero 1992. Nhtsa campaign id:00v311001 and 96v143002. Dealership claims that the recall is void because the bolt broke and they assume that it broke not because of recalled part but improper repair. *tr

I own a 1992 mitsubishi montero. This vehicle is under recall, detailed below: nhtsa campaign id number : 00v311001 exactly what is stated in the recall, happened to my vehicle. Except when it happened, instead of completely falling out, when the crankshaft pulley bolt became loose it came partly out and broke off leaving half of the bolt seized inside the crankshaft. I was unaware of the recall on the part at that time. But after contacting mitsubishi for a different reason (to order a spare key for the vehicle) i was informed of the recall on my vehicle. Surprised, i informed the mitsubishi representative of what happened. She instructed me to take the vehicle to the nearest mitsubishi dealership and told me that all the repairs necessary would be done at no cost to me. So i towed the car to the dealership to be repaired. The next day the service manager at the dealership called me and told me that mitsubishi instructed her not to repair the vehicle because they found that the timing belt had been replaced, and this negated mitsubishi's repair responsibilities. The vehicle had about 155,000 miles on it at the time of breakdown. Replacing the timing belt on a car with that many miles on it is considered routine maintenance. I informed the mitsubishi representative of the mileage, so they were well aware of the mileage on the vehicle. Apparently the reason for the denial of repair was that the crankshaft pulley bolt has to be removed and put back in to replace the timing belt. I have not been able to find any information on the nhtsa web site stating that other non-related repairs can negate the liability on a safety recall. So i believe that mitsubishi is wrong in their denial of repair. My car falls under the recall and meets all the requirements stated by the nhtsa. So please let me know what i can do to remedy this situation, and if i am entitled to any legal recourse. *tr

While driving the front wheel locked up. *nlm

Crankcase bolt was under recall and was inspected at dealer last april of 2001. Dec . 28th noise from engine forced me to go to indepent shop i have used previously the crankcase bolt that was under recall and was inspected 10,000 miles earlier and found to be at proper torque had loosened .I spoke to califonia customer no service to have the vehicle reinspected and to be reimbursed 67.00 to tighten bolt with no success. If you have any suggestions i would appreciate it. .But the recall at least in my case didn't fix the problem it.*ak

Engine failure due to defective engine module, replacing second module. Dealer notified. *ak spark plugs were not operative due to ecm failure. The dealer installed the repaired ecm. *yh

This car has been a lemon mitsubushi has the complete repair record they say its the only one i find that hard to belive as there own dealer said valve train problems were frequent.

While driving and putting on brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer saw a school bus and swerved and hit another vehicle. Car was still going and it would not stop. Consumer ran up an embankment and used emergency brake that didn't really help, took to mechanic, and there was a big split in the brake line, leading to the caliper. *ak

Driving on the road approx 20-25mph and approaching a stop light hit the brakes, went straight to the floor, swerved to avoid hitting a school bus pump. Brake didn't slow the vehicle down. Vehicle continued down the road, turned off into alley. And threw it in park in order to stop. *ak

Thermostat failed to function properly. *ak

The car has experienced leaking of the brake system.Please describe. Tt

Wheel rusting around the outer rim on all four wheels. Wheels coated with white paint. Tt

Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. Also replaced dome lights, and driver's side door switch jams. *ak