NHTSA Recall 98V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V059000; Date: Mar. 17, 1998
When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum booster check valve can stick to the valve body, causing in a reduction or loss of vacuum boost resulting in decrease in brake efficiency.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 1,303
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve located in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and brake vacuum booster.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 28, 1998. 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 carribean at 1-787-251-8715. 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 28, 1998
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