NHTSA Recall 98V220001
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V220001; Date: Sep. 21, 1998
Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Mitsubishi Nativa; 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 6,609
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 7, 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 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: Dec 7, 1998
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