Mitsubishi Exterior Recall 00V123002 (4,275 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, "rearview mirrors."

The risk

This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Contacts

Owner notification began june 30, 2000. 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 1-888-648-7820. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mitsubishi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V123002.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Mitsubishi Montero	0	4	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Mitsubishi Montero

Questions

Is the 00V123002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MITSUBISHI AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V123002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V123002 announced?

MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on May 1, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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