Recall information for our North American & Canadian Members.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MITSUBISHI / LANCER 2008-2009
MITSUBISHI / OUTLANDER 2008-2009
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report
Date: MAR 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V077000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39711
Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LANCER VEHICLES.
INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE -
THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION,
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.
Consequence:
THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE.
THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Notes:
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-09-002.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE -
AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO -
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
from 9GL.
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daveee wrote:I'd imagine they wouldnt vary the brake components country to country...I'd expect a letter in the mail over the coming months.
Yeah... I was thinking the same, but the US Spec is a little different, so maybe it was just a batch of cars, rather than every single one.....
At least they're doing something about it.
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