NHTSA recall 04V-095 (04V095000)

equipment recall reported February 20, 2004 - about 491 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V095000
Also written as: 04V-095
Reported: February 20, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~491
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS INFORMATION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CONSUMERS LOADING THEIR VEHICLES BEYOND THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPLACEMENT LABELS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-095 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Montero - 2004

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