Recall
Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage — 98V059000
NHTSA ID
98V059000
Make
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Model
Mirage
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-03-17
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
1,303
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED VACUUM CHECK VALVE LOCATED IN THE VACUUM HOSE BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER.
Consequence
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY, CAUSING IN A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST RESULTING IN DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFICIENCY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES.