The federal safety agency recall 00v31100 concerning passengers vehicles: mirage model equipped with 1.5l engine ; montero sport model equipped with 3.0l engine and montero model equipped with 3.o1l engine. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. On the mirage vehicles dealers will install a new/ improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines, which already have the improved bolt, 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.*ak the consumers 1999 mitsubishi caribbean nativa experienced the same problem as described above.
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Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Recall number 04V428000 · 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
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V041001 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa, fewer than a typical Nativa model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V311002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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