NHTSA Recall 01V295002: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V295002 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | September 25, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Safety risk
Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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 01V295002
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.