Recall 98V-220
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1997 to 1998 Mitsubishi Montero: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-220
- Reported
- September 9, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 61,800 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 23, 1998.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Montero 1997 to 1998