2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall 58621 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V299000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	SR-05-003
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Eclipse
Year:	2006
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/30/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	06/10/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	3760
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/28/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	06/27/2005
Date Added To File:	06/28/2005
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. as a result, the master cylinder may unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke.
Consequence Summary:	Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Further Notes:	Mitsubishi recall no. sr-05-003.customers 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.

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder Recall