Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 00V-226 · 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 00V-226 covers 344 1994 Mitsubishi Montero for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V226001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1994 to February 11, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.