Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V011003 Reported January 16, 2001

Mitsubishi caribbean/transmission hose

Mitsubishi Caribbean · Power Train · 2,801 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V011003
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2,801
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 16, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification began june 13, 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer and reference recall ID 01V011003 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V011003

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V011003?

NHTSA recall 01V011003 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on January 16, 2001. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/transmission hose. The recall affects approximately 2,801 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V011003 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.