NHTSA recall 05V-299 (05V299000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 27, 2005 - about 3,760 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 05V299000
- Also written as
- 05V-299
- Manufacturer number
- SR-05-003
- Reported
- June 27, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,760
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE.
Why it is dangerous
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-299 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.