NHTSA Recall 00V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V132000; Date: May. 8, 2000
If the screw head breaks off, the parking brake shoe retainer clip can become dislodged and could result in the parking brake dragging and/or failure of the parking brake to properly hold. Seizure of the parking brake shoe, especially on wet or snow covered roads, could result in lockup of one of the rear wheels.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante; 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi America
Affected Units:: 9,250
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The head of the screw that holds the retaining clip for the parking brake shoe can become brittle and break off.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the retaining clip screw and in the process inspect the rear brake system of any possible related damage. Any related damage that may be found will also be repaired.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 30, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2000
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