RECALL for 08-09 Lancers

tsitalon1 · Mar 16, 2009, 07:45 AM

Not sure if it applies to an Evo as well:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...e&refurl=email

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 N/A
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 .

100$ GUY · Mar 16, 2009, 08:32 AM

Now thats good info.!

LanceR_11 · Mar 16, 2009, 10:34 AM

all lancer models are affected? i can't determine if the 39711 number is for the lancer or both outlander and lancer models..

Bladed · Mar 16, 2009, 12:16 PM

I KNEW IT!!! I knew something was wrong with my breaks, I noticed it about 11 months ago. I even posted it on here. Basically when your not pushing on the breaks at low speeds you can hear what sounds like leaking air and the breaks feel very soft. The noise is annoying but the distant to break is still very good, just not as good as it use to be. I wouldn't say its too major of a problem since you can still break very good, but that noise is annoying as heck.

AhFuJai · Mar 16, 2009, 12:30 PM

how do u check if ur lancer is affected?

evo_soul · Mar 16, 2009, 01:00 PM

lol the opposite of the Sprint booster lol hahah

100$ GUY · Mar 16, 2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladed

I KNEW IT!!! I knew something was wrong with my breaks, I noticed it about 11 months ago. I even posted it on here. Basically when your not pushing on the breaks at low speeds you can hear what sounds like leaking air and the breaks feel very soft. The noise is annoying but the distant to break is still very good, just not as good as it use to be. I wouldn't say its too major of a problem since you can still break very good, but that noise is annoying as heck.

If that what it is, then I dont have it.

09GTSLancer · Mar 16, 2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladed

I KNEW IT!!! I knew something was wrong with my breaks, I noticed it about 11 months ago. I even posted it on here. Basically when your not pushing on the breaks at low speeds you can hear what sounds like leaking air and the breaks feel very soft. The noise is annoying but the distant to break is still very good, just not as good as it use to be. I wouldn't say its too major of a problem since you can still break very good, but that noise is annoying as heck.

is it like the brake pad was grinding on the rotor kinda sound because i got that on my front passenger wheel. like a whistle or something similar

MrMeaner · Mar 16, 2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AhFuJai

how do u check if ur lancer is affected?

By calling the mitsu number provided.

I Am God · Mar 17, 2009, 12:06 PM

once article said it was only for the auto's and cvt's..i called neways..."doesnt effect my vehicle" - straight from

s84kam · Jul 24, 2009, 10:49 AM

if i bought my lancer in mid june, should this have been fixed already?