Mitsubishi Colt Recalls

Recall Ref: R2001/168

Launch Date: 12 March 2002

Mitsubishi Colt

Description: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CONCERN

Numbers: 1582

Defect: The crankshaft pulley may become loose, causing a ratling noise from the engine, battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.

Action: All recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.

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Recall Ref: R2000/083

Launch Date: 06 November 2000

Mitsubishi Colt

Description: POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Build Date: 1996 - 1999

Numbers: 4249

Defect: The crankshaft pulley securing bolt may not have been correctly torqued. The bolt may loosen or break and in the worst case result in detachment of the pulley.

Action: All engines up to engine number YD2145 - remove pulley securing bolt, increase the depth of the thread in the crankshaft by 5mm. Check bolt for damage and renew if necessary. Lubricate threads, refit and tighten to specified torque. Engines numbered from YD2146 onwards - remove pulley securing bolt, examine for damage and renew if necessary, lubricate threads, refit and tighten to specified torque.

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Recall Ref: R1997/074

Launch Date: 01 November 1997

Mitsubishi Colt

Description: LOSS OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

Build Date: Between 17 June 1997 and 21 August 1997

Number: 213

Defect: The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster, resulting in increased pedal effort and stopping distances.

Action: The remedial action necessitates replacement of the brake booster vacuum hose.

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Recall Ref: R1996/079

Launch Date: 07 October 1996

Mitsubishi Colt Saloon

Mitsubishi Colt Estate

Component: FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE

Build Date: 1991 to 1994

Number: 12576

Defect: Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits.

Action: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses.

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Information above is from AA (www.theaa.com). That site updates twice a year (in June and January) after receiving the official bulletin from the Vehicle Inspectorate (June and January). For the last word, contact the manufacturer at:

The Colt Car Company Ltd
Watermoor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LF
(01285) 655777

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