1997-1998 Mitsubishi Montero recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on September 9, 1998. It covers about 61,800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 61,800
- reported
- Sep 9, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 23, 1998
- related complaints
- 24
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
- Risk
- Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 98V220000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Montero 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 98V220000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Mitsubishi Montero hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 98V220000, reported on September 9, 1998, covers about 61,800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V220000?
Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
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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