Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty brake booster check valve that may cause it to stick closed when you turn off the engine. This could lead to reduced braking assistance when you start moving from a stop.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it may take longer to stop your vehicle, which could increase your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
You should visit your local dealership, where they will replace the faulty check valve free of charge, starting in April 2009. You can also contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
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