2000 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 01V340001 on 11/13/2001
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 02/15/1999 - 09/20/2000
- Affected:
- 18,630
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. for those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. owner notification began november 26, 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 america at 1-888-648-7820.
- Notes:
- 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:
- 04/30/1997 - 11/29/2001
- 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.
- 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> .
2000 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE TSBs (22)
- 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:
- TSB0023003
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains information concerning the elimination of the external automatic transmission oil filter. *tt
- 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:
- TSB0011008
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains proper camshaft and camshaft oil seal procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0142A001
- Component:
- 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
- Summary:
- Information on trunk lid release kits for confinement within trunk. *jb
- 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:
- 011201
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding heated oxygen sensor, part number is incorrect. *jb
- Bulletin:
- SR01010
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding loose crankshaft pulley. *jb
- Bulletin:
- TSB0223004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin revises the tightening torque values for the transmission output shaft retainer bolts and the transmission oil pump mounting bolts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0233001
- Component:
- 021500 suspension:front:control arm
- Summary:
- Subject regarding ball joint end play check procedures - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 85
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-23-004 - revises bolt tightening torque values for transmission output shaft retainer and transmission oil pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0211005
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Crankshaft bolt tightening - 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:
- 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:
- 09012002
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Instrument panel gauges inoperative. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 0523004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 2-3 shift flare. *tt
- Bulletin:
- MEDICUpdate517
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
- 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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