NHTSA recall 09V-077 (09V077000)

service brakes, air recall reported March 10, 2009 - about 39,711 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V077000
Also written as: 09V-077
Manufacturer number: SR-09-002
Reported: March 10, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~39,711
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. 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 09V-077 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mitsubishi Lancer - 2008, 2009

Mitsubishi Outlander - 2008, 2009

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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