2008–2009 Mitsubishi Lancer & 2008–2009 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V077000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR-09-002
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 39,711
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-0037
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 4, 2009
- Built
- Oct 23, 2007 – Jan 20, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mitsubishi recall no. SR-09-002.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .