Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 98V-059 · 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall 98V-059 covers 1,303 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 1998. 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 CARRIBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.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 June 18, 1997 to August 28, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.