The vacuum booster in your vehicle helps assist your brakes when you press the pedal. It's connected to a small air tank that's supposed to provide extra power. Unfortunately, some of these tanks might have been made incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air tank leaks, you might hear a strange noise when you press the brakes, and over time, it could make your brake assist slower to respond. This could lead to a situation where you have to press the brake pedal harder to stop your vehicle, which could increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty air tank with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact them if you haven't received the free fix within a reasonable time.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LOSS OF THIS GAS PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND POSSIBLY A DELAYED FIRST TIME BRAKE BOOST ASSIST AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACCUMULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. 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 1-800-222-0037.
The rearview mirror on the passenger side of your vehicle is designed to give you a clear view behind your car. Unfortunately, some models have a mirror that doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
This could limit your view of the road behind you, making it harder to see pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicles, and increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a new, compliant rearview mirror that meets safety standards, free of charge. This repair is necessary to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS LIMITS THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
The warning labels in your vehicle, like the ones on the dashboard and sun visor, are supposed to alert you to the location of the airbags. However, the labels on some 2000-2004 Mitsubishi Nativa models don't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
This means the labels might not effectively inform you of the airbag locations in the event of an accident. This could lead to confusion and potentially put you at risk.
Free Fix
You'll receive a letter with instructions and a picture of the correct label, and your Mitsubishi dealer will give you new airbag alert labels for the sun visors at no extra cost. You should contact Mitsubishi Caribbean (1-787-251-8715) when you receive the notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
Your vehicle's owner's manual doesn't have clear instructions on how to properly adjust the headrest when using a car seat. This is a safety standard required by the government.
Risk if Unfixed
If the car seat isn't installed correctly, it might not keep your child safe in a crash. This could lead to serious injuries.
Free Fix
You'll receive a letter with a sticker that shows the correct steps to adjust the headrest. The sticker should be placed in your owner's manual, and you should follow the instructions to ensure your car seat is installed correctly.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.
Original — Remedy
A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
