1999-2000 Mitsubishi Diamante recall: hydraulic
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on May 8, 2000. It covers about 9,250 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,250
- reported
- May 8, 2000
- owners notified
- Jun 30, 2000
- related complaints
- 7
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The head of the screw that holds the retaining clip for the parking brake shoe can become brittle and break off.
- Risk
- If the screw head breaks off, the parking brake shoe retainer clip can become dislodged and could result in the parking brake dragging and/or failure of the parking brake to properly hold. Seizure of the parking brake shoe, especially on wet or snow covered roads, could result in lockup of one of the rear wheels.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the retaining clip screw and in the process inspect the rear brake system of any possible related damage. Any related damage that may be found will also be repaired.
Recall number 00V132000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Diamante 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 00V132000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Mitsubishi Diamante hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 00V132000, reported on May 8, 2000, covers about 9,250 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V132000?
Dealers will replace the retaining clip screw and in the process inspect the rear brake system of any possible related damage. Any related damage that may be found will also be repaired.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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