1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on March 17, 1998. It covers about 1,303 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,303
- reported
- Mar 17, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve located in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and brake vacuum booster.
- Risk
- When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum booster check valve can stick to the valve body, causing in a reduction or loss of vacuum boost resulting in decrease in brake efficiency.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose on these vehicles.
Recall number 98V059000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V059000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 98V059000, reported on March 17, 1998, covers about 1,303 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V059000?
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose on these vehicles.
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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