Mitsubishi Motors Recalling 40000 Vehicles

[LiX]

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

MITSUBISHI / LANCER 2008-2009

MITSUBISHI / OUTLANDER 2008-2009

 

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 05, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V077000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

 

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 39711

 

Summary:

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.

 

Consequence:

THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

 

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

[Pepper]

That sounds not very good, but is it for our region?

[valboss]

Ask questions of "Balkanstar" ...

[aga]

That sounds not very good, but is it for our region?

 

It seems to be an issue at low speed. Risk mitigation: Drive faster. :D

[evo III]

It seems to be an issue at low speed. Risk mitigation: Drive faster. :D

 

... or alternatively when driving at low speed you are suggested to use vehicle's hand brake instead.

Disclaimer: Use at your own risk in tight corners. :icon_thumbup: