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98V220000: FRONT BRAKE LINE INSPECTION 1998 Mitsubishi Montero NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN Model(s): 1997-98 Mitsubishi Montero Campaign No: 98V220000 Number of Affected Vehicles: 61800 Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1996 JUN Ending Date of Manufacture: 1998 MAY VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Sport utility vehicles. DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT: The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced. OWNER NOTIFICATION: Owner notification is expected to begin October 19, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153. |