| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : ECLIPSE | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20050330 - 20050523 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V247000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050602 | Date Added to Database: 20050602 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1151 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THE BOOSTER BODY COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMP JOINTS, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 24, 2005, TO STOP DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE FOR A LOANER VEHICLE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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