Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V069000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 65,436 affected units, PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. the recall began february 24, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V069000
Report Received Date: 2005-03-02T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake pedal cable lock nut
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 65,436

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-05-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Consequence Summary: This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. the recall began february 24, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-2rw5_r8dt-5xm9
NHTSA ID: 05V069000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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