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1999-2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle recall: cooling unit and lines

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on January 16, 2001. It covers about 2,801 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,801
reported
Jan 16, 2001
owners notified
Jun 13, 2001

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Risk
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification began june 13, 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 01V011003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V011003

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle cooling unit and lines?

Yes. Recall 01V011003, reported on January 16, 2001, covers about 2,801 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V011003?

Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification began june 13, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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