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Crash Test Data for 1999 Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
1999 EclipseNot
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
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Tested
1999 GalantNot
Tested

 

Service Bulletins for 1999 Mitsubishi

1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 94
5-SPEED TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9913008
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9842B001
INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION AND MATERIAL OF SYNTHETIC - RESIN PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. *YC
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0242A018
CENTER CONSOLE LID INSTALLATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0313007
THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL AFTER THE FUEL GAUGE REACHES E. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0317006
TEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM PUMP ARE INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS. *PH
Bulletin Number: 0323006
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0336001
REVISED PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0352A001
CENTER CONSOLE LID LATCH REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0627001
REAR AXLE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY BUSHING REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 09012002
POWER SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION. *EH
Bulletin Number: 12
INFORMATION ON INTERMITTENT TCL LIGHT AND TCL CODE 12. *TT
Bulletin Number: 121201
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER CORE LEAKAGE.*JB
Bulletin Number: 78
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER CORE GASKET FOR HEATER CORE LEAKAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 80
BRIEF INFORMATION ON CONSOLE LID INSTALLATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 80
INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC
Bulletin Number: 84
BULLETIN REVIEW TSB-02-42A-009 REGARDING LOOSE DRIPLINE WEATHERSTRIP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 93
VIBRATION INCREASING WITH SPEED. *TT
Bulletin Number: 93
VIBRATION INCREASING WITH SPEED. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0011003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING THE TIMING BELT AUTO TENSIONER. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0011004
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DELETION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR / GENERATOR BELT IDLER PULLEY. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0013003
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0017001
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED VOLTAGE CHECK SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100007
SOME CUSTOMER SMAY NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPEN THE TRUNK LID USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS (RKE) TRANSMITTER, OR HOW TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123010
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER.
Bulletin Number: TSB0137A002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS NEW, REVISED STEERING RACK OVERHAUL PROCEDURES BECAUSE OF REVISED CONSTRUCTION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE INTERNAL PARTS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A001
INFORMATION ON TRUNK LID RELEASE KITS FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0242A001
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0242A009
THIS BULLETIN DESCIRBES HOW TO SECURE A LOOSE DRIPLINE WEATHERSTRIP. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
Bulletin Number: 00
BRIEF INFORMATION ON DYNOMOMETER TESTING. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 01
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1390 PCM RELEARN. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0255002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
Bulletin Number: 48
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH AND FUSE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
INFORMATION REGARDING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
MUT-II ROM PACK ROUND-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 66
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A KNOCKING NOISE OR FLOORBOARD VIBRATION AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER PARKING LOT SPEEDS BUMPS AT 10-15 MPH. *TT
Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB
Bulletin Number: 80
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF THE REAR HATCH RE-LACHING AFTER IT HAS BEEN OPENED USING THE REMOVE LEVER. *TT
Bulletin Number: 80
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT CRANK ANGLE SENSOR WIRE COLORS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401. *SLC
Bulletin Number: 83
VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
Bulletin Number: 84
SUBJECT REGARDING BUZZ, RATTLE NOISE AT QUARTER PANEL. *TT
Bulletin Number: 84
SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
Bulletin Number: 89
NO START. 1995-99 420A WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0011001
INFORMATION AND RELATED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ABOUT A NEW, IMPROVED HEAD GASKET FOR VEHILCES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L, NON-TURBO, 420A ENGINE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A010
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW POWER SEAT SLIDE MOTOR. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0054001
SUBJECT REGARDING DATA LINK CONNECTOR CIRCUIT CORRECTIONS (THEFT-ALARM) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100008
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123004
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 41 (SOLENOID CIRCUIT ERROR - LR) DIAGNOSIS CHARTS FOR REVISED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0155003
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR RESISTANCE. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9837A005
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING BELT ALIGNEMENT AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *YC
Bulletin Number: TSB9911007
INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9934001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAKING, A HARD RUBBING NOISE, AND / OR A LIGHT TAPPING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A003
DELAMINATION OF SUNROOF SUNSHADE MATERIAL. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A004
VEHICLES EXHIBITING POPPING AND/OR CREAKING NOISE IN DOOR WINDOW GLASS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
Bulletin Number: 0255002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
Bulletin Number: 48
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH AND FUSE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
MUT-II ROM PACK ROUND-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 66
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A KNOCKING NOISE OR FLOORBOARD VIBRATION AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER PARKING LOT SPEEDS BUMPS AT 10-15 MPH. *TT
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401. *SLC
Bulletin Number: 84
SUBJECT REGARDING BUZZ, RATTLE NOISE AT QUARTER PANEL. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A010
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW POWER SEAT SLIDE MOTOR. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0054001
SUBJECT REGARDING DATA LINK CONNECTOR CIRCUIT CORRECTIONS (THEFT-ALARM) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100008
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0155003
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR RESISTANCE. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9934001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAKING, A HARD RUBBING NOISE, AND / OR A LIGHT TAPPING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A004
VEHICLES EXHIBITING POPPING AND/OR CREAKING NOISE IN DOOR WINDOW GLASS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A005
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE AROUND THE TOPSTACK ASSEMBLY. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A007
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR PREVENTING AND REPAIRING BENT TOP STACK CONTROL LINKS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI EXPO
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI EXPO LRV
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI FB
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Bulletin Number: 00
BRIEF INFORMATION ON DYNOMOMETER TESTING. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 011001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BUZZING MFI RELAY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF.*JB
Bulletin Number: 011001
SUBJECT REGARDING DEDICATED FUSE BLOWS INTERMITTENTLY.*JB
Bulletin Number: 011101
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SPRING POPPING NOISE. *JB
Bulletin Number: 0127001
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE.*JB
Bulletin Number: 0142A008REV
CONCERNS WITH WINDOW DOOR ODOR.*JB
Bulletin Number: 0213015
SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0213015R
INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE A MISFIRE CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0306 IN THE PCM. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0223006
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE CONTROL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0235005
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED DESCRIPTIONS OF TCL SOLENOID VALVE.*JG
Bulletin Number: 0252A003
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0254002
SUBJECT REGARDING HORN OPERATION. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0254005
SUBJECT REGARDING DEDICATED IOD FUSE BLOWS INTERMITTENTLY. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0255002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0255006
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITONER WATER LEAKAGE AT EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE OPENING. *JG
Bulletin Number: 0317002
CORRECTED VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0323006
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0342A001
CHANGES TO THE TRUNK LID LOCK RELEASE CABLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0355003
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT / AIR CONDITIONER ECU VOLTAGES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0355005
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HIGH-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PARTS AVAILABILITY. INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0355008
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOT
Bulletin Number: 0355008R
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MO
Bulletin Number: 0442A005
CORRECTED KEYLESS ENTRY ANSWERBACK FUNCTION INDICATOR INFORMATION - TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 05012004
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *EH
Bulletin Number: 0513004
POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR COLD ENGINE MISFIRE / HOT SOAK RESTART / ROUGH IDLE. REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0513006
ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0513012
FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0523004
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 06012004
COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
Bulletin Number: 0617001
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 09012002
COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
Bulletin Number: 09012002
DOOR HARD TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. *EH
Bulletin Number: 11012002
FUEL PUMP SQUEAK/GROAN FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 115
UNPRIMED BUMPER FASCIA TRAIL PERIOD. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
Bulletin Number: 20000
INFORMATION REGARDING GALANT LAUNCH. *YC
Bulletin Number: 35B
TECH TALK INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 41-48 ABS SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING PASSWORD FOR HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0120. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
MUT-II ROM PACK ROUND-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 66
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES WITH LOOSE DOME LIGHT. *TT
Bulletin Number: 66
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A KNOCKING NOISE OR FLOORBOARD VIBRATION AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER PARKING LOT SPEEDS BUMPS AT 10-15 MPH. *TT
Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WIRING HARNESS CORROSION. *JB
Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB
Bulletin Number: 67
TIRE NOISE WHEN DRIVING 5-15 MPH . *JB
Bulletin Number: 73
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HORN CONTINUES TO SOUND WITHOUT PRESSING STEERING WHEEL CENTER. *TT
Bulletin Number: 78
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE BREAKAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 78
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SPRING POPPING NOISE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 7913
EXPERIENCING FUEL PUMP SQUEAK AND/OR GROAN CONDITION FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 80
INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401. *SLC
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC
Bulletin Number: 84
BULLETIN REVIEW FOR TSB-02-14-001 REGARDING SOME COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY POSITION COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK HOSE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 85
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-23-003 - REVISES BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINER AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 85
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING COMMENTS OF FLOODED OR WET FRONT FLOOR / CARPET ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 85
SERVICE REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-13-014 - FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 88
CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION. MITSUBISHI MOTORS. TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
Bulletin Number: 93
HEADLIGHT BULB CONNECTORS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9800002
PROCEDURES ON: (1) THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER INSTALLATION. (2) REMOVAL OF THE ROOF MOULDIING PROTECTIVE FILM. (3) REMOVAL OF THE FUEL FILLER DOOR LABEL. (4) REMOVAL OF THE BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTIVE BAGS. *YC
Bulletin Number: 9800003
INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTALLATION OF AFTERMARKET SUNROOFS, LEATHER SEATS, AND SEAT COVERS. *YC
Bulletin Number: 981407
INFORMATION ON IGNITION KEY BLANKS. *YC
Bulletin Number: 981407
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING RKE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING. *YC
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TIN0035001
BRIEF INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION (BRAKE JUDDER). *TT
Bulletin Number: TIN00SR018
SUBJECT REGARDING SR-00-004REV - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0013003
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0023002
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) SEEPING FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0033A001
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE VIBRATION (STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY / SHAKING) WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 65 - 75 MPH.
Bulletin Number: TSB0035004
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE JUDDER (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION). THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE THIS CONDITION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0042A006
THIS BULLETIN SUMMARIZES THE INSIDE TRUNK LID LATCH RELEASE KIT. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A001
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT SEATBACKS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SRS SIDE AIR BAGS CAN NOW BE DISASSEMBLED AND SERVICE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A002
CONCERNS WITH THE GLOVEBOX KEY LOCK CYLINDER COMING OUT OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A008
INFORMATION REGARDING GLOVEBOX LATCH INSTALLATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0052A009
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REPAIR PROCEDURES TO CORRECT A CONDITION WHERE THE HEADLINER MAY SAG OUT OF THE SUNROOF TRIM. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0054003
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HEADLIGHT WEATHERSTRIP MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0055005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100008
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0117004
SUBJECT REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123010
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER.
Bulletin Number: TSB0133A001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CREAKING, POPPING OR METALLIC CLANGING MOISE INTHE FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A001
INFORMATION ON TRUNK LID RELEASE KITS FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A008
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MUSTY ODOR IN THE DOOR WINDOW AREA. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO TRAPPED MOISTURE IN THE DOOR SILL CONTAMINATING THE DOOR BELT MOULDING. NEW INNER AND OUTER BELTLINE MOULDINGS MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL ARE AV
Bulletin Number: TSB0154001
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTING A CONDITION WHERE THE DOME LIGHT ON SOME VEHICLES MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL DOWN FROM THE HEADLINER / ROOF. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0154007
SUBJECT REGARDING VARIOUS CHASSIS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR CORROSION IN THE FRONT CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS ARE INOPERATIVE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT, FOG LAMP, WINDSHIELD WASHER AND INTERMITTENT /
Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0213014
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIALPRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0214001
CUSTOMER MAY REPORT VARIOUS COOLING RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS OVERHEATING, LOW RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL, POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE, A GURGLING SOUND FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO CORRECT VARIOUS POTENTIAL CONDITION
Bulletin Number: TSB0223003
THIS BULLETIN REVISES THE TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAIN BOLTS AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0233001
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0255001
SUBJECT REGARDING DELETION OF AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOUSE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9813011
SUBJECT PERTAINING THE FUEL PUMP OPERATION. *YC
Bulletin Number: TSB9913002
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FUEL GAUGE ON SOME EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES MAY NOT READ FULL WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9923001
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A 3RD-TO-2ND GEAR SHIFT SHOCK WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 80 DEGREES F. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9933A001R
INFORMATION REGARDING APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND BRAKE JUDDER. *MJS
Bulletin Number: TT237
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1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 011201
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, PART NUMBER IS INCORRECT. *JB
Bulletin Number: 0211005
CRANKSHAFT BOLT TIGHTENING - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0242A015
TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT AND TORSION BAR REMOVAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0323006
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0523004
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 09012002
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *EH
Bulletin Number: 9913007
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGE AT 45-50 MPH AND / OR ENGINE SAG DURING COLD START. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: SR00007
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
Bulletin Number: SR01010
SUBJECT REGARDING LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0011008
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROPER CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL PROCEDURES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0013003
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0042A007
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100008
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0117002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123010
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER.
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A001
INFORMATION ON TRUNK LID RELEASE KITS FOR CONFINEMENT WITHIN TRUNK. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0233001
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A008
SOME VEHICLES (VIN XU046855) EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT WATER LEAKAGE AND / OR WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT WINDOW WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOW CLOSED. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
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1999 MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI
Bulletin Number: 48
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) REMINDER. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9851002
INFORMATION ON EXTERIOR COLOR CODES AND MODEL APPLICATIONS. *YC
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 06012004
ALARM SOUNDS WHEN UNLOCKING. *EH
Bulletin Number: 9913008
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9954003R
EXPERIENCING A HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE FROM THE AUDIO SPEAKER. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0013003
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB991401
INFORMATION ON STAINED RIM REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB992700
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A WHINE COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 011001
INFORMATION ON 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JB
Bulletin Number: 0123007REV
SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *JB
Bulletin Number: 0125001
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB
Bulletin Number: 0137A003
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT DUST COVER GREASE APPLICATION, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC
Bulletin Number: 0142A014
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION.*JB
Bulletin Number: 0213018R
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE STALLING / ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0213019
INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0154). *TT
Bulletin Number: 0323002
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR WORN. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0323006
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0355001
A PULSATING OR RATTLE NOISE HEARD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0355004
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 0413002
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT
Bulletin Number: 23
FUEL CUT ACTIVATION IN 2WD. *TT
Bulletin Number: 27
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER. *TT
Bulletin Number: 27
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VIBRATION / SHUDDER CONDITION AT REAR OF VEHICLE ON LEAF-SPRING MODELS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / BLOWN FUSES. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 48
MUT-II ROM PACK ROUND-UP. *TT
Bulletin Number: 66
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER RATTLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 67
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H AND TORQUE CONVERTER VIBRATION / SHUDDER / SURGE CONDITION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *JB
Bulletin Number: 7954
CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT THAT AFTER PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON WHEN THE ACCESSORY SOCKET IS IN USE,THE HORN CONTINUES TO BLOW WHEN THE BUTTON IS RELEASED. *TT
Bulletin Number: 80
INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT
Bulletin Number: 8113
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC
Bulletin Number: 94
OXYGEN SENSOR DETECTION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9832001
REPAIR PROCEDURES TO CORRECT A BODY VIBRATION WHICH MAY BE EVIDENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Bulletin Number: 9842A007
WIND NOISE MAY OCCUR AT THE UPPER FRONT DOOR AREA WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.(1997-99 MONTERO SPORT MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 8/7/98,UP TO VIN: ---XP0149132). *YC
Bulletin Number: 9913008
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
Bulletin Number: 9942A009
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DOOR WIND NOISE. *TT
Bulletin Number: ATIN01SR002
THIS ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE STATES THAT MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
Bulletin Number: SR01002
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
Bulletin Number: TIN01SR003
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0011002
INFORMATION CONTAINING CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE FOR 2.4L, 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0013003
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0023004
A CONDITION MAY EXIST ON 4-WHEEL-DRIVE MODELS, IF THE DRIVER TRIES TO SHIFT THE TRANSFER LEVER FROM 4L TO 4H WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, THE LEVER MAY BECOME STUCK IN 4H. SHIFTING FROM 4L TO 4H SHOULD ONLY BE DONE WITH THE VEHICLE S
Bulletin Number: TSB0023007
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING A NEW, IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL GAUGE WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0023008
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVEN UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH SPEED OPERATION OR TRAILER TOWING OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS OVER-FILLED. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0042A003
INFORMATION ADDRESSING CUSTOMER BODY VIBRATION COMPLAINTS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0042A005
CONCERN WITH WINDSHIELD WIND (BUZZ, HUM OR WHISTLE) NOISE, ESPECIALLY IN THE A-PILLAR AREA OR ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD OCCURING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NOISE MAY BE INTERMITTENT, AND TYPICALLY IS MORE EVIDENT AT AMBIE
Bulletin Number: TSB0042A007
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS REVISED DETAILS FOR SUNROOF WATER TEST AND FIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0055001
INFORMATION CONCERNING AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER DAMAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0055001R
CONCERNS WITH ROAD DEBRIS (SUCH AS ASPHALT OR SMALL ROCKS) PUSHED INTO THE A/C CONDENSER FAN DURING OPERATION, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OPENING IN THE FAN SHROUD FOR THE DEBRIS TO ESCAPE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0100008
MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0117001
SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SINGLE SHIFT FLARE WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AFTER WARM ENGINE RESTART. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0117003
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES CORRECTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE CODE DTC 12, VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM WHICH WAS INCORRECT IN THE SERVICE MANUALS. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123002
SOME 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0123003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING DURING REASSEMBLY. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0123005
INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN USING OIL PAN REMOVER SPECIAL TOOL MD998727-01. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0123010
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHUDDER, SURGE, AND / OR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35 - 50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SPII A/T FLUID, CREATING A TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH SHUDDER.
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTIONS TO REAR DOOR GLASS HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0142A010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB0154002
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES CORRECTIONS TO WIRING DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND THE HEATED SEATS. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0154003
INFORMATION ON CORRECTIONS TO CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS RELATING TO THE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM. *JB
Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin Number: TSB9900001
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON DIFFERENTIAL REDUCTION RATIO. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9914001
INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATOR FAN SHROUD BREAKAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931001
INFORMATION ON TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A006
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WRINKLES IN SIDE STEP MOULDING. *TT
Bulletin Number: TSB9942A010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW STRONGER REAR LIFTGATE GAS SPRING. THIS NEW SPRING IS BEING INTRODUCED TO ELIMINATE A CONDITION WHERE THE GAS SPRINGS MAY NOT ALLOW THE REAR LIFTGATE TO OPEN SATISFACTORILY. *TT
Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FB631
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FB634
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FB641
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE
Bulletin Number: 99029
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTION TO SERVICE MANUAL, 1999 MODEL CHANGES MFT1999U698, SECTION FE / FG SERVICE MANUAL GROUP 13 TWSE9501-313, PAGES 13-48 THROUGH 13-50. *TT
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE531
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE640
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE659
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG
Bulletin Number: 99029
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTION TO SERVICE MANUAL, 1999 MODEL CHANGES MFT1999U698, SECTION FE / FG SERVICE MANUAL GROUP 13 TWSE9501-313, PAGES 13-48 THROUGH 13-50. *TT
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG639
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG649
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH2
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH210
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FH211
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FK617
Bulletin Number: 1002710
ASHTRAY IS COMPRISED OF MATERIAL OF INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY. INVOLVES CERTAIN 1996-2002 MODEL YEAR FK617, FM617 & FM657 TRUCKS PRODUCED FROM JAN. 20, 1995 THROUGH FEB. 27, 2002. *NJ
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FK61F
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FK71D
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM617
Bulletin Number: 1002710
ASHTRAY IS COMPRISED OF MATERIAL OF INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY. INVOLVES CERTAIN 1996-2002 MODEL YEAR FK617, FM617 & FM657 TRUCKS PRODUCED FROM JAN. 20, 1995 THROUGH FEB. 27, 2002. *NJ
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM61F
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM64F
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657
Bulletin Number: 1002710
ASHTRAY IS COMPRISED OF MATERIAL OF INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY. INVOLVES CERTAIN 1996-2002 MODEL YEAR FK617, FM617 & FM657 TRUCKS PRODUCED FROM JAN. 20, 1995 THROUGH FEB. 27, 2002. *NJ
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM65F
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FN4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FP4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FR5
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FS4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FT4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FU4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FV4
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO ME17D
Bulletin Number: SC-C-0040690
MITSUBISHI TRUCK: DPF CAUTION LABEL. ENCLOSED IS A REPLACEMENT SELF ADHESIVE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUTION LABEL TO INSTALL OVER THE EXISTING LABEL AND A REPLACEMENT DPF HANG TAG FOR THE TRUCK. THE NEW LABEL AND HANG TAG BETTER

 

Recalls for 1999 Mitsubishi

1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:06/01/1998 - 01/31/1999
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected:15000

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

Consequence:

LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 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 AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:07/01/1997 - 03/31/2004
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
NHTSA Campaign ID:PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1999 - 05/11/2000
Potential Units Affected:9250

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.

Consequence:

IF THE SCREW HEAD BREAKS OFF, THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINER CLIP CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING AND/OR FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE TO PROPERLY HOLD. SEIZURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE, ESPECIALLY ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS, COULD RESULT IN LOCKUP OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETAINING CLIP SCREW AND IN THE PROCESS INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM OF ANY POSSIBLE RELATED DAMAGE. ANY RELATED DAMAGE THAT MAY BE FOUND WILL ALSO BE REPAIRED.
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1994 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected:567432

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:06/01/1999 - 09/30/2003
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:12/01/1995 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected:567432

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/01/1999
Potential Units Affected:98817

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 01/31/2001
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1998 - 12/31/2000
Potential Units Affected:277227

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Consequence:

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:05/27/1998 - 11/03/1999
Potential Units Affected:19179

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Consequence:

THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 06/24/2000
Potential Units Affected:228294

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence:

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/01/1999
Potential Units Affected:98817

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/01/1999
Potential Units Affected:98817

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1996 - 02/28/1999
Potential Units Affected:210000

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1997 - 11/30/2001
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:02/16/1999 - 09/21/2000
Potential Units Affected:18630

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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 NOVEMBER 26, 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 AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820.
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:06/01/1997 - 06/30/2004
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected:10000

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE VENTED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED HEAT GENERATION IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Consequence:

THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.

Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT TO LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED TO BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE, AN ADDITIONAL LABEL DESCRIBING THE PROPER USE OF FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE WILL BE PROVIDED, AND WILL RELOCATE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER VENT. IN ADDITION, THE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL BE CORRECTED WITH THE PROPER INFORMATION TO REFLECT THE CHANGE TO THE SPEED LIMITATIONS IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE.
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:06/01/1998 - 01/22/2001
Potential Units Affected:19000

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NONCOMPLIANT BRAKE VACUUM HOSES.

Consequence:

THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.
1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates:08/01/1996 - 03/31/1999
Potential Units Affected:210000

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI NATIVA
NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:06/01/1997 - 02/28/2004
Potential Units Affected:100432

Defect Description:

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence:

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Action:

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1999 MITSUBISHI NATIVA
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:04/01/1998 - 03/31/1999
Potential Units Affected:5

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE VENTED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED HEAT GENERATION IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Consequence:

THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.

Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT TO LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED TO BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE, AN ADDITIONAL LABEL DESCRIBING THE PROPER USE OF FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE WILL BE PROVIDED, AND WILL RELOCATE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER VENT. IN ADDITION, THE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL BE CORRECTED WITH THE PROPER INFORMATION TO REFLECT THE CHANGE TO THE SPEED LIMITATIONS IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE.
1999 MITSUBISHI NATIVA
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:08/01/1996 - 03/31/1999
Potential Units Affected:61068

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1994 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected:5164

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:12/01/1995 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected:5164

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/01/1999
Potential Units Affected:2543

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 06/24/2000
Potential Units Affected:2996

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence:

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/01/1999
Potential Units Affected:2543

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/27/1998 - 11/03/1999
Potential Units Affected:532

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Consequence:

THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:02/16/1999 - 09/25/2000
Potential Units Affected:8887

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:03/01/1996 - 02/28/1999
Potential Units Affected:61068

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:08/05/1997 - 02/19/1999
Potential Units Affected:3000

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS OF BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WITH ALUMINUM RIVETS. AFTER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE RIVETS CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK, CAUSING PARTIAL OR TOTAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG MODULES.

Consequence:

THE AIR BAG MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER AN AIR BAG ACTIVATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RIVETS WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY BOLTS.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:01/01/1991 - 03/31/1999
Potential Units Affected:61068

Defect Description:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence:

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN VEHICLE
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 10/31/2000
Potential Units Affected:2801

Defect Description:

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.

Consequence:

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Action:

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.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/21/1995 - 03/29/2001
Potential Units Affected:18094

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, IS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. REPEATED NORMAL PARKING BRAKE OPERATION MAY CAUSE THE CABLE END TO BECOME IMPROPERLY SEATED IN THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER GROOVE.

Consequence:

IN THIS CONDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE TRUCK MAY ROLL AND CAUSE A CRASH, PROPERTY AND PERSONAL INJURIES.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FOR BENDING OR DAMAGE AT THE CABLE END AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY IF THE CABLE IS BENT OR DAMAGED AT THE CABLE END. IF NO BENDING OR DAMAGE EXISTS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CABLE RETAINER ON THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 12/27/2003
Potential Units Affected:15307

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.

Consequence:

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 12/27/2003
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.

Consequence:

THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/21/1995 - 11/06/1998
Potential Units Affected:10333

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.

Consequence:

THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 12/27/2003
Potential Units Affected:10325

Defect Description:

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 10,325 MY 1999-2004 FE639 AND FE649 TRUCKS. THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.

Consequence:

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART. THE TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE639
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 12/27/2003
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.

Consequence:

THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/21/1995 - 02/22/2001
Potential Units Affected:18094

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, IS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. REPEATED NORMAL PARKING BRAKE OPERATION MAY CAUSE THE CABLE END TO BECOME IMPROPERLY SEATED IN THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER GROOVE.

Consequence:

IN THIS CONDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BEND AND BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE TRUCK MAY ROLL AND CAUSE A CRASH, PROPERTY AND PERSONAL INJURIES.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FOR BENDING OR DAMAGE AT THE CABLE END AND INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY IF THE CABLE IS BENT OR DAMAGED AT THE CABLE END. IF NO BENDING OR DAMAGE EXISTS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CABLE RETAINER ON THE CABLE END OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/21/1995 - 11/06/1998
Potential Units Affected:10333

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.

Consequence:

THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 01/05/2004
Potential Units Affected:10325

Defect Description:

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 10,325 MY 1999-2004 FE639 AND FE649 TRUCKS. THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.

Consequence:

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART. THE TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 01/05/2004
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.

Consequence:

THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 01/05/2004
Potential Units Affected:15307

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. NORMAL VEHICLE VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO CRACK.

Consequence:

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK APART, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE649
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:02/27/1998 - 01/05/2004
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.

Consequence:

THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG639
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:06/12/1997 - 07/31/1998
Potential Units Affected:10333

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS DESIGNED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING ABILITY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER INTO THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT, ABNORMALLY WEARING THE RESIN BEARING LOCATED INSIDE THE JOINT.

Consequence:

THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD END, DISABLING THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND CAUSING A CRASH .

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED TIE ROD END ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 856-467-3917.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG639
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/27/2000 - 01/20/2004
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

MITSUBISHI FUSO IS RECALLING 15,549 MY 1999-2004 FE639, FE649, AND FG639 TRUCKS; MY 2001-2004 FE640, AND MY 2003-2004 FH210 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. NORMAL HEAT EMANATING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO DEFORM. THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO THE DEFORMATION.

Consequence:

THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG639
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/27/1998 - 01/20/2004
Potential Units Affected:15549

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, RUST BUILD-UP ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) SHIFT LINKAGE MAY CAUSE THE LINKAGE TO BIND. RUST BUILD-UP IS ACCELERATED IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT ARE SITUATED NEAR LARGE BODIES OF SALT WATER, OR IN REGIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW/ICE MELTING COMPOUND USAGE IN WINTER MONTHS.

Consequence:

THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY INCREASE IF THE LINKAGE BINDS DUE TO RUST BUILD-UP. THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR THE PHYSICAL SHIFT LEVER POSITION ON THE SHIFT LEVER HOUSING GEAR INDICATOR MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL GEAR SELECTION AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED A/T SHIFT CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-856-467-4500.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FK617
NHTSA Campaign ID:INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/14/1995 - 12/23/2003
Potential Units Affected:16101

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REBOUND CUSHION MAY STICK TO THE HOOK HINGE BRACKET, DUE TO IMPROPER RUBBER COMPOSITION OF THE CUSHION. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE HOOK PIN BRACKET REMAINING IN THE UP (CAB CLOSED) POSITION WHEN THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED. WITH THE HOOK PIN BRACKET IN THE UP POSITION, THE CAB TILT LOCK SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED, IMPROPERLY INDICATING THAT THE CAB LATCH IS LOCKED.

Consequence:

IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM617
NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/10/1995 - 10/27/1998
Potential Units Affected:2609

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE CAB MAIN HOOK AND THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. REPEATED NORMAL CAB TILTING OPERATION COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO BECOME DAMAGED IN THE AREA OF THE CAB MAIN HOOK.

Consequence:

IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE CAB MAIN HOOK COULD LATCH IMPROPERLY, AND IN THE WORST CASE, THE CAB COULD TILT FORWARD DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAB HOOK, LOCK LEVER AND CONTROL LEVER BRACKET WITH MODIFIED COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM617
NHTSA Campaign ID:INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/14/1995 - 01/12/2004
Potential Units Affected:16101

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REBOUND CUSHION MAY STICK TO THE HOOK HINGE BRACKET, DUE TO IMPROPER RUBBER COMPOSITION OF THE CUSHION. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE HOOK PIN BRACKET REMAINING IN THE UP (CAB CLOSED) POSITION WHEN THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED. WITH THE HOOK PIN BRACKET IN THE UP POSITION, THE CAB TILT LOCK SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED, IMPROPERLY INDICATING THAT THE CAB LATCH IS LOCKED.

Consequence:

IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657
NHTSA Campaign ID:INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/14/1995 - 12/23/2003
Potential Units Affected:16101

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REBOUND CUSHION MAY STICK TO THE HOOK HINGE BRACKET, DUE TO IMPROPER RUBBER COMPOSITION OF THE CUSHION. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE HOOK PIN BRACKET REMAINING IN THE UP (CAB CLOSED) POSITION WHEN THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED. WITH THE HOOK PIN BRACKET IN THE UP POSITION, THE CAB TILT LOCK SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED, IMPROPERLY INDICATING THAT THE CAB LATCH IS LOCKED.

Consequence:

IF THE CAB LATCH IS UNLOCKED FOR ANY REASON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAB LOCK INDICATOR WILL NOT NOTIFY THE DRIVER THAT THE CAB TILT LOCK MECHANISM IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REBOUND CUSHION WITH A MODIFIED COMPONENT AND ADJUST THE CABLE TILT LOCK SWITCH AND BOTTOM BRACKET AT THE REAR CAB MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.
1999 MITSUBISHI FUSO FM657
NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer:MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates:04/10/1995 - 09/22/1998
Potential Units Affected:2609

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE CAB MAIN HOOK AND THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. REPEATED NORMAL CAB TILTING OPERATION COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO BECOME DAMAGED IN THE AREA OF THE CAB MAIN HOOK.

Consequence:

IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE CAB MAIN HOOK COULD LATCH IMPROPERLY, AND IN THE WORST CASE, THE CAB COULD TILT FORWARD DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAB HOOK, LOCK LEVER AND CONTROL LEVER BRACKET WITH MODIFIED COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI FUSO AT 1-877-711-0707.