Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : MIRAGE | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970618 - 19970828 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V179000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971112 | Date Received by ODI: 19971014 | Date Added to Database: 19971021 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST, REDUCING BRAKE EFFICIENCY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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