Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Cooling Unit And Lines

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Letter Acknowledgement
• Fax Acknowledgement

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