Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V027000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 19,000 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FMVSS 106, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. owner notification began february 15, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V027000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-02-05T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi america/fmvss 106
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 19,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
Consequence Summary: These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. owner notification began february 15, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r9uy_55z6-m49y
NHTSA ID: 01V027000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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