Recall 01V-027
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1999 to 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-027
- Reported
- February 5, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 19,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
The risk
These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. 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 mitsubishi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1999 to 2001