Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V041001 Reported April 28, 1999

Mitsubishi caribbean/automatic transmission

Mitsubishi Caribbean · Power Train · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V041001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 28, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission.

Safety Consequence

The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper use of four-wheel-drive low range will be provided, and will relocate the transmission breather vent. in addition, the owner's manual will be corrected with the proper information to reflect the change to the speed limitations in the four-wheel-drive low range.

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 99V041001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Mitsubishi Caribbean or involving Power Train.

Recall 26V301000
Ford Motor Company
Vehicle rollaway risk/fmvss 114
Power Train · 208 affected · May 12, 2026
Do Not Drive 26V289000
General Motors, Llc
Do not drive: front and/or rear wheels may lock up
Power Train · 66 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 26V288000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Vehicle can exceed the speed rating of the tires
Power Train · 12,736 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 26E024000
Dorman Products, Inc.
Detached shift cable bushing/fmvss 102, 114
Power Train · 92,791 affected · Apr 29, 2026
Large Recall 26V237000
Ford Motor Company
Unexpected downshift can cause loss of control
Power Train · 1,392,935 affected · Apr 14, 2026

FAQ: Recall 99V041001

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

What is recall 99V041001?

NHTSA recall 99V041001 was issued by Mitsubishi Caribbean on April 28, 1999. It addresses: Mitsubishi caribbean/automatic transmission. The recall affects approximately 5 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 99V041001 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.