1991-1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi Diamante and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on August 12, 1996. It covers about 10,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10,000
reported: Aug 12, 1996
owners notified: Dec 3, 1996
related complaints: 46

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
Risk: Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

Recall number 96V143002

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991-1994 1991 1992 1993 1994
Mitsubishi Diamante 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Mitsubishi Montero 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about brakes problems.

1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante 1992 Mitsubishi Montero 1993 Mitsubishi Montero 1994 Mitsubishi Montero

Questions about recall 96V143002

Is there a recall on the 1991-1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT, Mitsubishi Diamante and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 96V143002, reported on August 12, 1996, covers about 10,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V143002?

Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

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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