Consumer Complaint Detail

MITSUBISHI / MONTERO SPORT / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001148933 Incident Date: Jun, 08 2001
Consumer's City: BAYVILLE Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model Name: MONTERO SPORT Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JA4LS21G4VP Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 12 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle starting "thumping and squealing". consumer stopped vehicle, and had vehicle towed to dealership, who determined that crankshaft/ pulley bolt broke, causing extensive damage to engine. there is a recall 00v311000 dealing with this issue. however, this vehicle has a 4.0 cylinder engine and would not be included in that campaign. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak