NHTSA Recall 00V311002: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61,068 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V311002 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | December 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Safety risk
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase begins january 5, 2001.the mirage vehicle owners will be notified from january 5 through february 2, 2001.the nativa owners from february 6 through february 12, 2001.the montero owners from february 16 - march 12, 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 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 00V311002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Mitsubishi Nativa | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
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.