2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall 62051 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V409000
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Galant
Year:	2005
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	05/25/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/10/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	2901
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/03/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/15/2005
Date Added To File:	09/19/2005
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping.
Consequence Summary:	This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. the recall began on october 3, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Further Notes:	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.

2005 Mitsubishi Galant Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder Recall