Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
NATIVA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V220001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Brake Fluid Can Leak Resulting In Deteriorated Braking Performance And Illumination Of The Brake Indicator Lamp.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Start Of Manufacture
19960617
End Of Manufacture
19980518
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6609
Date Owners Notified
19981207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Date Report Received
19980921