Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V068000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/18/2005 to 06/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4359 | 04/10/2006 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/09/2006 | 03/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-06-001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V409000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/25/2005 to 07/13/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 2901 | 10/03/2005 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/15/2005 | 09/19/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. the recall began on october 3, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact was driving 10 mph when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. the emergency brake was deployed in order to stop the vehicle. the contact also mentioned the vehicle caliper was detached under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the caliper and front brakes needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components:disc:caliper). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were depressed. the emergency brake was deployed in order to stop the vehicle. the contact also mentioned the vehicle's caliper was detached underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the caliper and front brakes needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:06v068000(service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper) the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. rds | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 101000 | ||
| While air conditioner is running and vehicle is in motion, blower stops blowing cold air, water drips inside vehicle on passenger side floor gets soaked with water and moldy smell inside vehicle. when making turns, you can hear water sloshing around inside the dashboard, and what sounds like static or sparks behind the dash. water sometimes run over onto the gas and brake pedals, casing a dangerous situation. blower motor has since stopped working as a result of water constantly running down on it. | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact stated while driving 35 miles per hour the front brake calibers detached, forcing an emergency stop. the vehicle was unable to be driven, so it was towed to the owner's home. the vehicle was serviced by a private mechanic, and the failure diagnosis performed indicated the same, broken detached calibers from front brakes. the vehicle was repaired, by replacing the calibers, and installing new brakes. the manufacturer was contacted, and they stated the vin did not qualify for recall under, nhtsa campaign id number 06v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper). the failure mileage was 130,000, and the current mileage was 131,000. rds. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi endeavor. whenever the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would extend to the floor before the vehicle would come to a stop. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 44,000. | |||