2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE Recall

Campaign:

01V340002 on 11/04/2001

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

02/15/1999 - 09/24/2000

Affected:

8,887

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 on march 15, 2002. 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 1-800-981-0452.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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