NHTSA recall 96V143002
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 96V143002 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
| Reported | 1996-08-12 |
| Owners notified | 1996-12-03 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 10000 |
What is wrong
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
What can happen
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; HOSE; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT ABS BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: 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 MITSUBISHICARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-11-04. |
|---|---|
| 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-11-04. |
| 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000GT | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-11-04. |
| 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-11-04. |
| 1992 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1991-08-01 to 1993-12-02. |
| 1993 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1991-08-01 to 1993-12-02. |
| 1994 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE | Built 1991-08-01 to 1993-12-02. |
| 1992 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1991-08-01 to 1994-01-31. |
| 1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1991-08-01 to 1994-01-31. |
| 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1991-08-01 to 1994-01-31. |
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