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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V409000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/25/2005 to 08/10/2005 | 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 | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2005 galant has been experiencing brake problems i reported it to mitsubishi dealer before my warranty expired and they told me there was nothing wrong just a glaze. i finally took it somewhere else to get the brakes done they replaced the pads 2 weeks later the brakes started making noise since then i have taken them back for the same problem over and over again all they tell me, its a glaze but the noise gets louder. the engine also makes a clicking noise that doesn't sound right. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| There is a recall on certain 2005 galants but i was told not mine. i am having the same problems with my brakes as the recall states. i have had it to the dealer and told the first time that there was nothing wrong. the second time they ordered a timing part but i feel that is not the problem. i go tomorrow to have the part put on. i fear for my safety with these malfunctioning brakes. they make a terrible grinding noise and my car lurches forward about 4 inches and is only getting worse. i asked just because my car isn't in the recall it doesn't mean i am not having the same problem. how long do i need to ride around in a car with damaged brakes before the problem is corrected. i have not had an accident yet and would like to get this problem fixed so i don't end up in one. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/18/2008 | 27000 | 3 | 01/18/2006 |
| Brake failure when you stop the brakes scrub i have receipts showing that the i have to continue to have the brake inspected and also have to slam very hard when trying to stop the car. the noise when you are stopping the car is very loud and contact the manufacturer and was told nothing they can do due to no warranty. also, there is no signal indicating when the car needs oil, no check engine comes on, front lights blew a week after buying the car and replace it several times and continue to blow, the same brake light blew again and contact mitsubishi and ask them about it and they told they will charge me to fix it. when pulling up the brake in the car no light indicating that the brake light is on. my fan for the ac stop working and now when i drive i can hear the ac sounds like it is going to blow when you turn it on. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 16271 | 50 | 03/09/2005 |
| I feel there is a dangerous defect in anti-skid brakes. i have contacted mitsubishi and feel their response is inadequate. anti-skid function failed during two emergency stops and almost resulted in rear-end collisions. anti-skid function also actuates when there is no braking condition that warrants it to activate. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 6398 | 2 | 08/26/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated, on two separate occasions there have been multiple times the abs/tcl (traction control) has disengaged without warning. each occurrence was at different speeds. the dealer's service technicians have inspected the vehicle on several occasions. updated 8/9/2006 - the traction control light disengages while at speed with or without cruise control on, the consumer feels that the abs system is also at question. the dealer inspected the vehicle and did a diagnostic check. there were no signs of corrosion, dtc's and all pcm's were ok. the passenger rear door makes noise when opening.*nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 6000 | 1 | 06/16/2005 |
| The vehicle has a consant squeaking noise and a slight vibration when braking. i have contacted the local mitsubitsi service department 4 times about this concern. i know that it is not the brake pads because i have changed them 4 times and the vehicle only has 27000 miles. i was told at my last visit that i should have reproted this problem before the vehicle had 10000 miles. however, when i told the service clerk that i had, he advised me that they had no record of it, only that i had taken the car in for oil changes. i feel that my vehicle is unsafe. it is not normal for a vehicle do the above described when braking.*ak | |||