Mitsubishi 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled October 14, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V179000 · Mitsubishi
Hazard
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST, REDUCING BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
Units
31 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
Product
Mitsubishi MIRAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →