NHTSA Recall 00V123001: Exterior (visibility)
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,199 vehicles. It affects 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V123001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | April 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 111, "rearview mirrors."
Safety risk
This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.
Notes
Owner notification began august 21, 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V123001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.