1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 96V143001 on 09/02/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 01/30/1994
- Affected:
- 93,000
- Defect:
- Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
- Consequence:
- Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: 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 at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V143002 on 09/02/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1991 - 01/30/1994
- Affected:
- 10,000
- Defect:
- Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
- Consequence:
- Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: 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 mitsubishicaribbean at 1-787-251-8715.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V205000 on 09/08/1998
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1993 - 06/29/1998
- Affected:
- 60,243
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. this cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. a rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began october 16, 1998.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 shouldcontact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V226001 on 08/15/2000
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 02/10/1994
- Affected:
- 344
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
- Consequence:
- This could result in impaired braking ability and a possible crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the left and right lower brake hoses.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began september 20, 2000. 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 at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V311001 on 10/23/2000
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1990 - 01/30/1996
- Affected:
- 210,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Consequence:
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owner notification will be performed in five separate owner mailings, with the first mailing beginning october 31, 2000.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 at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO TSBs (29)
- Bulletin:
- TSB9637A003
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Steering column knocking noise or vibration. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9742A003
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9752B002
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9754002
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Corrected motor antenna and control unit inspection procedures- service manual revision. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711009
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711007
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711006
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Throttle body procedures - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9716004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97040113007
- Component:
- 091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
- Summary:
- Specifications for affected vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97110154013
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090152B003
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090154009
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Information containing a new and revised procedures for adjusting headlights aim on affected vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090114001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Procedure for replacing the water passage gaskets on various vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9851003
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some vehicles experience paint peeling from the roof rack surface. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9813005
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9922003
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9923010
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9823012
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Park/neutral position switch adjustment service manual revision. yd
- Bulletin:
- TSB0013003
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SR98004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. is voluntarily recalling certain vehicles to modify the rear cargo area carpet (mat). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96V143
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SR01002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. is voluntarily recalling certain affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt
- Bulletin:
- ATIN01SR002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- This advance technical information notice states that mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 67
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *jb
- Bulletin:
- TIN01SR003
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0316001
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Spark plug cable identification - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06012004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Alarm sounds when unlocking. *eh
- Bulletin:
- TT237
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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