Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, covering 115,989 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls by model year

2002 1 2001 2 1999 1 1998 1 1997 1 1996 1 1995 1 1994 2 1993 2 1992 2 1991 1 1990 1

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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported September 4, 2001 · 345 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Risk: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification began october 1, 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 1‑787‑251‑8715.

Recall number 01V254002 · Recall details

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 21, 2000 · 215 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
Risk: This could result in impaired braking ability and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right lower brake hoses.

Recall number 00V226002 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported April 28, 2000 · 1,199 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.

Recall number 00V123001 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported December 10, 1998 · 53,162 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. In the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of ABS plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly.
Risk: If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.

Recall number 98V311000 · Recall details

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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 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have?

5, covering service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling and visibility.

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