NHTSA recall 05V-409 (05V409000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 15, 2005 - about 2,901 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V409000
Also written as: 05V-409
Reported: September 15, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~2,901
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH CONTROLS THE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, MAY ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY DURING STOPPING.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-409 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mitsubishi Endeavor - 2005

Mitsubishi Galant - 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.