Passenger cars - Brake booster check valve
Passenger cars - Brake booster check valve was recalled on 15 May 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0631/09. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to a brake booster check valve failure, the first time the brake pedal is pressed after parking the vehicle for several hours, the operating force has to be increased (no brake assistance).
| Alert Number | 0631/09 |
| Brand | MITSUBISHI |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Outlander, Lancer |
| Published | 15 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to a brake booster check valve failure, the first time the brake pedal is pressed after parking the vehicle for several hours, the operating force has to be increased (no brake assistance). Initially, it is difficult to press down the brake pedal while driving slowly (e.g. manoeuvring the vehicle), but the brake pedal then returns to normal.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns models CW5W, CX3A, CX4A, CY2A, CY3A, CY4A. (A/T, SST, CVT) produced before December 2008. Note: due to different brake booster characteristics, no vehicles with manual transmission are involved.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger cars - Brake booster check valve.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.