Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : 3000GT | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19900801 - 19931104 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V143002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19961203 | Date Received by ODI: 19960812 | Date Added to Database: 19960903 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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