Recall 01V-254: 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Sep 4, 2001, covering about 345 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-254
Report date
Sep 4, 2001
Vehicles affected
345
Owners notified
Oct 1, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

The risk

The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.

The fix

Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification began october 1, 2001. 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V254002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero2001, 2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-254?

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

How is recall 01V-254 fixed?

Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification began october 1, 2001. 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.