PRESS RELEASE:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MITSUBISHI / LANCER 2008-2009
MITSUBISHI / OUTLANDER 2008-2009

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 05, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V077000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39711

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
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.

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 .

 

Why this after I just took my car in for the light switch? Stop the insanity!

 

I can understand a recall being a pain in the rear if you live far from the dealer, but they are for consumer safety. I had two on the Hyundai Elantra I traded in for my outtie. If there's a potential problem or safety issue I'm glad Mitsu is fixing it free of charge.

 

is this only the U.S. models?
any Canadian models affected?

 

at nearly 40,000 vehicles affected i'd say that recall is for all of the north american market.

 

Where exactly is the brake booster check valve and how long does it take to replace it?

I just want to know how much time I will spend at the dealer.

 

I just got the letter from mitsu. They said it takes about 30 minutes.

 

yeah, that's what my letter says too I was wondering if real world numbers are different.

 

i got mine on Thursday. will have to take it in soon!

 

I did both recalls and tires rotated at my dealer...took 30 minutes for the whole thing.