Montero Sport XS 2WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Radiator: Recalls
Campaign - Radiator Replacement
No.: SC-01-001
DATE: September, 2001
MODEL: 2001 Montero
SUBJECT:
A/T COOLER CRACKING
- SERVICE CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
On affected vehicles, the automatic transmission cooler is integrated into the lower radiator tank. The cooling plates in the cooler could crack, causing
automatic transmission fluid to enter the radiator and/or coolant to enter the transmission. This condition could cause the engine or transmission to
malfunction, resulting in erratic shining, engine or transmission warning lamps coming on, and/or unusual engine noises.
^
On all affected vehicles, install a new, improved radiator as described in this Bulletin. (Vehicles produced since 12/27/00 already have the improved
radiator.)
^
If inspection reveals that ATF has entered the radiator, flush the engine cooling system.
^
If inspection reveals that coolant has entered the transmission, replace the transmission assembly and torque converter, and flush the A/T cooler lines
and tubes.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2001 Montero models produced before 12/27/00 (VIN 1J032988) equipped with automatic transmission.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the radiator replaced.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this procedure, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign, and
that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
WARNING
Make sure the engine is thoroughly cooled down before removing the radiator cap.
1.
Remove the radiator cap and inspect the coolant.
a.
If the coolant color is normal, go to Step 2.
b.
If the coolant is discolored (pink color) by ATF, flush the engine cooling system as described on pages 00-46 and 00-47 in the 2001
Montero service manual. Then go to Step 2.
2.
Check the condition of the ATF on the A/T dipstick.
(1)
If the ATF is pink and milky, replace the transmission assembly and torque converter as described in Group 23A of the 2001 Montero
service manual. Also flush the A/T cooler lines and tubes as described on pages 23A-502 and 23A-503 in the 2001 Montero service manual.
Then go to Step 3.
(2)
If the ATF is normal, go to Step 3.
3.
Replace the radiator, using the new, improved part listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this Bulletin. Refer to page 14-6 in the 2001
Montero service manual.
