NHTSA Recall 01V254002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V254002; Date: Sep. 4, 2001
The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero; 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 345
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification began October 1, 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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: Oct 1, 2001
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