NHTSA campaign 96V143002
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall 96V143002
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Reported 08/12/1996
What can happen
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GTView records1994 Mitsubishi DIAMANTEView records1994 Mitsubishi MONTEROView records1993 Mitsubishi 3000GTView records1993 Mitsubishi DIAMANTEView records1993 Mitsubishi MONTEROView records1992 Mitsubishi 3000GTView records1992 Mitsubishi DIAMANTEView records1992 Mitsubishi MONTEROView records1991 Mitsubishi 3000GTView records