Recall number R/2008/191


There are 10034 MITSUBISHI vehicles affected by the recall R/2008/191.

This recall was issued on February 4th, 2009 and all the details of this MITSUBISHI recall (R/2008/191 - BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2008/191

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2009-02-04

Reason for concern

BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

Reason for recall

Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the accumulator checked to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. Should this be the case the accumulator will be replaced with one of a modified type.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local MITSUBISHI dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official MITSUBISHI service.

MITSUBISHI Reference ID

R3016112

Number of affected MITSUBISHI cars

10034

MITSUBISHI vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
SHOGUN2001-01-01

to

2002-12-31


Others recall actions for MITSUBISHI

Currently there are 32 models of vehicles manufactured by MITSUBISHI that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from MITSUBISHI.

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