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NHTSA Recall 00V299003: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse.

135
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2000
owners notified (September 26)
NHTSA campaign00V299003
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedSeptember 26, 2000
Owner notificationSeptember 26, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

Safety risk

Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

Notes

All vehicles were repaired at dealers before selling to consumers.campaign is 100% completed.

Vehicles covered by recall 00V299003

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse2001
Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant2001

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.