The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine

Date Announced

NOV 05, 2001

Vehicles Affected

18,630

NHTSA Campaign #

01V340001

Summary

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report