recall information
Recall number
REC-003189
PRA number
2009/10694
Campaign number
010046
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
Lancer, Outlander
Affected units
20,989
Identifying features
LANCER. Between JMFLMCX4A9U000201 and JMFLMCX4A9U000449. Between JMFLTCX4A9U000201 and JMFLTCX4A9U001795. Between JMFLTCX5A9U000201 and JMFLTCX5A9U000833. Between JMFSMCY4A9U000217 and JMFSMCY4A9U000463. Between JMFSTCY4A8U004043 and JMFSTCY4A8U013406. Between JMFSTCY4A9U000227 and JMFSTCY4A9U002956. Between JMFSTCY5A9U000216 and JMFSTCY5A9U001075. OUTLANDER. Between JMFXTCW5W8Z000824 and JMFXTCW5W8Z006295. Between JMFXTCW5W9Z000101 and JMFXTCW5W9Z002218
What are the defects?
After starting, if the vehicle is only driven at low speed with minimal or no throttle opening, an increased brake pedal effort may be required on the first braking application because of the possibility of the brake booster check valve sticking.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction.
What should consumers do?
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
