2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 04V319000 on 07/06/2004
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage
- Manufactured:
- 04/03/2001 - 05/20/2004
- Affected:
- 44,214
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature.
- Consequence:
- If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the leveling valve. the recall began on august 30, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
- Notes:
- Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-008.customers can 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.
2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO TSBs (32)
- Bulletin:
- 0200001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Front license plate and active skid and traction control (astc) light during pre-delivery inspection. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0200002
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Front license plate tool kit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0354007
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Immobilizer system information update (2003 models). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0326001
- Component:
- 107000 power train:axle hubs
- Summary:
- New front hub nuts - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0326002
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Noise from front wheel hub bearing - improvements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0313008
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Diagnostic troubleshooting instructions in service manual for mfi diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0638 throttle actuator control motor circuit range/performance problem are incorrect. this bulletin contains corrected troubleshooting instruc
- 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:
- 0435001
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Abs diagnostic trouble code 61 - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0433001
- Component:
- 021520 suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains corrected procedures for handling ball joint dust covers and inner retainers during tie rod end ball joint and front and rear suspension upper arm ball joint removal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0435003
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Abs data list items - service manual revision. tsb revision 04-35-003. *mr update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 35C
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Active skid & traction control (astc) light on at pdi or during servicing. group 35c astc system. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0427002
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Drive pinion height adjustment service manuel revision. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 108
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Astc code 35 or 37. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 108
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent diagnostic trouble code p2100. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 09012004
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Updated miller tool information. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10012004
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Rv meter temperature display. 8eh
- Bulletin:
- 07012004
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tool set & flashlight dropped. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 06012004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Rwd/4wd light blinks. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 06012004
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Rear seat does not unlatch. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 06012004
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Rv meter reading incorrect. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10012002
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tool set & flashlight dropped. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10012002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Engine stalling hesitation. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 113
- Component:
- 198000 tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
- Summary:
- Spare tire cover fit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0513008
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0134. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0555001
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- A/c compressor oil specification - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 54
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Rv meter temperature display update. mitsubishi. tech talk. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 126
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Rear axle shaft flange coming loose. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 137
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb
- Bulletin:
- TSB-11-35-005
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Mitsubishi: 2003-2006 montero. a corrected pressure switch check procedure. *rm
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- TIN1800009
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This is a technical information notice sent to dealers, to inform them that mb991855v (12-13 pin reprogramming adapter) is now available for purchase. to reprogram 2002 - 2006 montero and 2003 - 2006 outlander vehicles, mb991855 is necessar
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