Mitsubishi Colt Recall R/2000/083: Potential Detachment Of Crankshaft Pulley, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Nov 2000
- Launched
- 4,246
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/083
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Colt vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 1999. The Crankshaft Pulley securing bolt may not have been correctly torqued. The dealer will check bolt for damage and renew if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 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. Remedy: All engines up to engine number YD2145 - remove pulley securing bolt increase the depth of the thread in the Crankshaft by 5 mm. 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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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential detachment of crankshaft pulley.
The Fix
The dealer will check bolt for damage and renew if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Colt built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 4,246 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2000/083. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| ColtEPS system may malfunction | Urgent | R/2015/158 | |
| ColtFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/016 | |
| ColtEngine crankshaft pulley concern | Urgent | R/2001/168 | |
| ColtLoss of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1997/074 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2000/079 on 27 Sep 2000, for front flexible brake hose. The one launched after it was R/2000/101 on 18 Dec 2000, for there is a possibility that the engine may stop when driving. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/083, launched 6 November 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.