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2003 MITSUBISHI Montero

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V319000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel tank leveling valve in your vehicle is a small part that helps the fuel tank seal properly when it's full. In certain situations, like when it's parked on a slope and it gets hot outside, this valve might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails to seal, fuel could leak onto the ground and, if there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty valve for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to prevent any potential issues.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEVELING VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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Low Priority #04V428000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
What Happened
The warning labels on your vehicle's dashboard and sun visor are supposed to alert you and your passengers about the airbags. However, the labels on your 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Nativa are too small and don't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
These small labels might not be easily visible, which could lead to confusion about the airbags and potentially put you and your passengers at risk in an accident.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will provide you with new, larger warning labels for your dashboard and sun visor, completely free of charge. You'll receive written instructions and a graphic of the correct label, and you should contact the dealer to schedule the update when you receive the notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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EQUIPMENT
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Other MITSUBISHI Montero Years

2004
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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