| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : ECLIPSE | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20050330 - 20050610 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V299000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050628 | Date Received by ODI: 20050627 | Date Added to Database: 20050628 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-05-003 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3760 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820. |
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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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