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NHTSA Recall 01V340002: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,887 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage.

8,887
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (March 15)
NHTSA campaign01V340002
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedNovember 1, 2001
Owner notificationMarch 15, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger 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

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began on 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 1-800-981-0452.

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 01V340002

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage1999, 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.