Vehicle recall 04V095000 · February 20, 2004
Mitsubishi Montero and Montero Sport
On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.
- Consequence
- This information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2004
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 14, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 491
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Montero (2004): 2004
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2004): 2004
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