Recall 05V-247: 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jun 2, 2005, covering about 1,151 vehicles.
The problem
Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V247000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 05V-247?
Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
How is recall 05V-247 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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.