Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V337000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V337000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2009 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 20, 2005, to february 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured december 23, 2005, to february 13, 2009 Includes 74,836 affected units, Corrosion of ABS Hydraulic Unit, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2009 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 20, 2005, to february 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured december 23, 2005, to february 13, 2009
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 20, 2005, to february 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured december 23, 2005, to february 13, 2009. due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (abs) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. in a braking event that uses the abs, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the abs hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. if the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the abs unit will be replaced. the recall began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-004.