NHTSA recall 96V-143 (96V143001)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 25, 1996 - about 93,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V143001
Also written as: 96V-143
Reported: July 25, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~93,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-143 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Mitsubishi 3000GT - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Mitsubishi Diamante - 1992, 1993, 1994

Mitsubishi Montero - 1992, 1993, 1994

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.