1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Recalls (4)

Campaign:: 00V311001 on 10/23/2000
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:: 02/29/1996 - 02/27/1999
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).
Campaign:: 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 61,944
Defect:: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 16,270
Defect:: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 42,540
Defect:: Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE TSBs (34)

Bulletin:: TSB9611012
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Addition of new item to troubleshooting chart (worn or damaged valve guides) - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:: TSB9631003R
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: 1997 tire chain usage. *tw
Bulletin:: TSB9752B002
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
Bulletin:: TSB9726001
Component:: 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:: Driveshaft knocking noise. *jd
Bulletin:: TSB9716005
Component:: 116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:: Ignition coil resistance - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:: TSB9711015
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Throttle body procedures (eclipse/eclipse spyder, mirage, 3000gt) - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:: TSB9711011
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Connecting rod bearing identification colors - service manual revision. *tw
Bulletin:: TSB9700005
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
Bulletin:: 97090152B003
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
Bulletin:: 97090154007
Component:: 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:: New procedures for adjusting headlights aim on various vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB985001
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Service manual revision on a/c clutch air gap. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9854003
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Service manual revision on corrected component grounding location. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9811002
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Service manual revision on crankshaft pulley bolt torque. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9813005
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
Bulletin:: 98070120009
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Vehicle stalling on cold start-up. *yc
Bulletin:: 98070120010
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Several cases have been reported of a rattling noise from around the main muffler during driving. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9942A008
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: Some vehicles (vin xu046855) equipped with manual windows may exhibit water leakage and / or wind noise from the front window when driving with the window closed. *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:: 9813009
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Code no. p0340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction, troubleshooting procedures volume 1 service manuals. yd
Bulletin:: TSB0013003
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: 0013005
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: TSB0042A007
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: This bulletin contains revised details for sunroof water test and fit adjustment procedures - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:: TSB0142A001
Component:: 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:: Information on trunk lid release kits for confinement within trunk. *jb
Bulletin:: SR00007
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt
Bulletin:: TSB0123010
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Some customers may complain of shudder, surge, and / or vibration when driving 35 - 50 mph at steady throttle. this condition may be due to the breakdown of the spii a/t fluid, creating a torque converter damper clutch shudder.
Bulletin:: TSB0117002
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: This bulletin contains revised cruise control system troubleshooting procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: TSB0233001
Component:: 021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:: Subject regarding ball joint end play check procedures - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:: 0242A015
Component:: 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:: Trunk lid adjustment and torsion bar removal - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:: 0313005
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Obd-ii drive cycle. *tt
Bulletin:: 0323006
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt
Bulletin:: 0513006
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:: 0523004
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: 2-3 shift flare. *tt
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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