1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, covering 72,955 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V340002 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V311002 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Mitsubishi caribbean had replaced the original factory installed mounting bracket bolts of both driver and passenger air bags with aluminum rivets. After air bag deployment, the rivets can loosen or break, causing partial or total displacement of the air bag modules.
- Risk
- The air bag module could separate from the steering wheel after an air bag activation, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rivets with original factory bolts.
Recall number 99V334000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recalls
How do I check if my 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage have?
3, covering engine and engine cooling and air bags.
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