While driving about 20 mph crankshaft pulley bolt broke.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving less than 55 mph, the power steering failed and the contact almost struck a pedestrian. Upon further investigation, he found that a pulley failed in the crankshaft. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was included in a recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he would have had to have the timing belt replaced at some point, which would have also taken care of the recall. Mitsubishi refused to perform the recall repair. The contact was well within the statute of limitations to have his vehicle repaired according to the recall. NHTSA campaign id number 00V311001. The current and failure mileages were less than 215,000. Updated 7/9/09 the bolt holding the harmonic balancer pulley on, fell out which allowed the pulley to also fall off. Updated 07/17/09.

- St Charles, VA, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. While at a stop sign, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The mechanic stated that the pulley was not working properly. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V311001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 152,000. Updated 09/16/08. Updated 09/18/08.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The crankshaft pulley bolt became loose, causing the vehicle to lose power steering, charging system, and the vehicle became hot. My wife was put in danger because of the steering loss during her commute from work in rush hour traffic. There is an active recall for this problem, NHTSA I.D. 00V311001 but the bolt was never replaced just inspected. I talked to the dealer and manufacturer service rep's and was informed by both that, my vehicle was out of the "recall warranty" even though the original defective bolt caused the problem.

- Berea, KY, USA

The mechanic the owner of an independent shop, completed a tune up of the 3.0 liter engine, that was running fine when brought to him. The engine was running and then the engine had a loud grinding and sounded like it was blowing up. The mechanic took the spark plugs out and used a light to determine the cylinder head was cracked and ruined from a loose piece of metal the size of a mans toe nail. The engine is completely ruined and must be replaced. The mechanic disputes the fact he did anything to cause the damage but was willing to install another engine if I purchased it. This is the third engine that this has occurred on and the last time was while I owned the vehicle too. I had the vehicle into a reputable mechanic for a tune up. They did a tune up for $625, which they first called and quoted $350 then called back and changed it to the $625. They completed the tune up moved the car out to see how it ran. The vehicle ran fine but about five minutes after idling that length of time a piece of metal the size of a spark plug electrode was loose in a cylinder and ruined the engine. The shop did not want to replace the engine because they insist the failure is not their fault, but since it happened under their care they actually found a wrecked Montero with A60,000 mile engine and installed it for the price of the tune up. The car was out of commission for three weeks and we were not reimbursed for time and expense but the shop did a pretty good job of replacing. The engine block of the old engine was sitting on the floor of the shop when I picked up the car. The cylinder that was ruined was scratched and scoured completely over the whole thing. Should I find and install an engine it will be number four, the original owner had to replace an engine when he owned it.

- Vancouver , WA, USA

Vehicle experienced a problem with the crankshaft pulley. This problem is the same as the Montero sport which is under re-call. This vehicle does not apply under the re-call because of the VIN# and vehicle identification. Provide further details.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the crankshaft pulley bolt as stated in recall 00 V 311 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Newton, MA, USA

Crankshaft pulley bolt and collateral damages have needed to be repaired 3 times within eighteen months, loss of power steering while driving and no notification of recall 00V311001.

- Hampton, VA, USA

While driving all lighst on dashboard came on, and power steering stopped working. This was as a result of crankshaft pulley disconnecting from motor. This happened 3 times. Dealership could not fix problem.

- Austin, TX, USA

Crankshaft/ pulley bolt separated, causing damage to vehicle. Recall 00V311001 has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. 3.5 liter engine.

- Westport, MA, USA

Bolt that holds pulley into the crankshaft broke while consumer was driving at 30 mph. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Warwick, MA, USA

Vehicle was running rough at 50-60 mph, then lost all power. All lights on dash came on, vehicle towed to repairshop. Mechanic determined crankshaft pulley bolt had broken.

- St.Joseph, MO, USA

The bolt securing the crankshaft broke prior to recall 00V-311 while driving up into the mountains and rounding a corner the driver lost control of the vehicle but was able to maneuver it to the side of the road. Nlm

- Castle Roc, CO, USA

Engine pulley came apart, damaging engine. Please provide additional information.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

While driving, consumer heard a strange knocking noise from engine, the noise continued for a few more minutes and then all of a sudden a very loud explosive noise erupted from the engine and a sudden loss of power ensued, this was then followed by a violent shaking and steam coming from the vehicle, consumer was able to pull over on the freeway, vehicle was towed in to be inspected and it was determined that the entire engine needed to be replaced because the connecting rod broke and it punctured a hole through the block, no one could really explain to the consumer what caused this but was told maybe it was due to lack of oil in which consumer totally disagreed, consumer states none of the panels lights came on to alert her of any possibile problems, however consumer did pay for the necessary repairs but wonders if this is a design flaw in a vehicle that is barely five years old.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

Pulley fell off crankshaft and vehicle lost power steering and almost had an accident. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Chico, CA, USA

While driving about 20 mph crankshaft pulley bolt broke, there is a recall for this component, but this vehicle was not affected due to VIN. The consumer points out that the recall should have included this vehiclce because both 3.0 and 3.5 engine block were the same. The consumer wants the situation to be investigated.

- Sparta, NJ, USA

Recall 00V311001 notice received. It was a foreign purchased vehicle, and dealership was informing him they had no way to bill carrbean Mitsubishi. Please provide any additional informationl.

- Norwich, CT, USA

Bolt of crankshaft has fallen out, causing damage to crankshaft a total of 3 times. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told vehicle not included in recall 00V311001 due to VIN although it had same exact defect.

- Tomball, TX, USA

Put in 4.5 quarts of oil into tank that should last 3000 miles. But when checking dip stick at 3000, there was no oil left. Dealer said oil might be leaking in engine valves, and it was normal for at least a quart of oil to be burned up.

- Montgomery, AL, USA