1998 Mitsubishi Mirage recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on October 14, 1997. It covers about 31 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 31
- reported
- Oct 14, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 1997
- related complaints
- 8
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and the brake vacuum booster. When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum booster check valve can stick to the valve body.
- Risk
- This condition would result in reduction or loss of vacuum boost, reducing brake efficiency.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose.
Recall number 97V179000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Mirage 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 97V179000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 97V179000, reported on October 14, 1997, covers about 31 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V179000?
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose.
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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