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NHTSA Recall 01V011003: Cooling unit and lines (power train)

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,801 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle.

2,801
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (June 13)
NHTSA campaign01V011003
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Report receivedJanuary 16, 2001
Owner notificationJune 13, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

Safety risk

Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification began june 13, 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 1-787-251-8715.

Notes

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 01V011003

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Vehicle1999, 2000, 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.