1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recalls (3)

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:: 98V220000 on 09/14/1998
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 06/16/1996 - 05/17/1998
Affected:: 61,800
Defect:: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Consequence:: Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. if the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. if there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
Notes:: Owner notification began october 23, 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 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:: 04V428000 on 09/02/2004
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:: 05/31/1997 - 06/29/2004
Affected:: 100,432
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO TSBs (28)

Bulletin:: 971101971101
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Service manual revision on corrected crankshaft bearing procedures. *yc
Bulletin:: 97110151003
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Accessory installation for the front fender flare and mudguard. *yc
Bulletin:: 97100155002
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Preventing dust from entering the interior. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9852A001
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: On some vehicles the edge of the surface skin on the driver's knee protector is peeling. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9851001
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Some vehicles experience gapping between the rear mud guard and the rear fender. *yc
Bulletin:: 98020131001
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Complaints of vibration throughout the vehicle noticeably in the driver's seat. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9852B001
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Repair procedures for repairing poor-fitting passenger side srs air bag covers. *yc
Bulletin:: 9823005
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Diganosis and repair procedures to eliminate conditions regarding the mil illuminated and/or dtc p1715. 96-98 montero automatic transmissions models produced before 10-97 up to vin wj003864; 97-98 montero sport automatic transmissions mo
Bulletin:: 9851003
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Some vehicles experience paint peeling from the roof rack surface. *yc
Bulletin:: 9842A004
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Procedures for the remote keyless entry security system. *yc
Bulletin:: 9823011
Component:: 101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:: This bulletin contains corrections to the forward clutch piston stroke specification. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9813005
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
Bulletin:: 9827001
Component:: 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:: Procedures for eliminating or reducing an apparent differential whining noise. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9854007
Component:: 122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:: Addition of fog light relay. *yc
Bulletin:: TSB9931002
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: This bulletin contains snow tire recommendations for certain cars and sport-utility vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:: TSB992700
Component:: 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:: Customer may complain of a whine coming from the differential. *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:: 9823005REV
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p1715 may set in the engine control module. in addition, sluggish acceleration with the transmission returing to normal shifting after the ignition key is turned off
Bulletin:: 9823012
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Park/neutral position switch adjustment service manual revision. yd
Bulletin:: 9823013
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: A/t dtcs 29-32 set conditions service manual revision. 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:: 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:: 0213020
Component:: 090000 fuel system, other
Summary:: New and revised information relating to readiness test status descriptions and procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 0313005
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Obd-ii drive cycle. *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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