NHTSA recall 06V-068 (06V068000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 9, 2006 - about 4,359 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V068000
- Also written as
- 06V-068
- Manufacturer number
- SR-06-001
- Reported
- March 9, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,359
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MATERIAL USED TO MANUFACTURE THE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS MAY BE BRITTLE DUE TO IMPROPER METALLURGY.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD CAUSE FRACTURE OF THE BRAKE CALIPER AND SUBSEQUENT UNEXPECTED PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. 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 06V-068 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.