Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The brake booster check valve in your Outlander is a small part that helps your brakes work smoothly when you start the engine. In some 2008-2009 models, this valve can get stuck, making it harder to slow down your vehicle when you're starting from a stop.
Risk if Unfixed
If the check valve gets stuck, it could cause your vehicle to take a little longer to stop when you're driving slowly, especially in tight maneuvers. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty check valve with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
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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