Recall 01V-011: 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and 1 more
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 16, 2001, covering about 277,227 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
The fix
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V011001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 2001 | All years |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-011?
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.
How is recall 01V-011 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.