NHTSA Recall 97V179000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V179000; Date: Oct. 14, 1997
This condition would result in reduction or loss of vacuum boost, reducing brake efficiency.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi America
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and the brake vacuum booster. When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum booster check valve can stick to the valve body.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin November 12, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1997
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