1999-2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on February 5, 2001. It covers about 19,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,000
- reported
- Feb 5, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 15, 2001
- related complaints
- 38
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
- Risk
- These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 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.
Recall number 01V027000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1999-2001 199920002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 01V027000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 01V027000, reported on February 5, 2001, covers about 19,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V027000?
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 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.
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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