Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #01V254002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V254002 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 345 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE BOOSTER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an improved accumulator. owner notification began october 1, 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V254002

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 2001-09-04T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/brake booster

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 345

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

Consequence Summary: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. owner notification began october 1, 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4t7g-x24g.7d8u

NHTSA ID: 01V254002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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