Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Galant (1999-2001): Power train
Recall 01V011001 · Jan 16, 2001 · Mitsubishi America
277,227
vehicles affected
277,227
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V011001
- Date
- Jan 16, 2001
- Maker
- Mitsubishi America
- Units affected
- 277,227
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Cooling unit and lines
- Model years
- 1999-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse | 2000-2001 |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Spyder | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi | Galant | 1999-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V011001?
3 models: Mitsubishi Eclipse (2000-2001), Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2001), Mitsubishi Galant (1999-2001), about 277,227 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V011001?
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.
What can happen?
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.