1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Engine and engine cooling: engineReported December 6, 2000 · 61,068 vehicles affected

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

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?

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How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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