The problem
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
The risk
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V311002 (00V311002) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine |
| Report date | December 6, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 5, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 61,068 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V311002 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 61,068 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.