NHTSA Recall 01V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V027000; Date: Feb. 5, 2001
These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport; 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport; 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi America
Affected Units:: 19,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3. 5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses. " these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began February 15, 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Recall Notes:
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: Feb 15, 2001
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