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Important Recall 08-09 Lancers

Discussion in '8G Lancer - General Information' started by blklancergts08, Mar 26, 2009.

  1. blklancergts08

    blklancergts08 Member

    Everyone call your dealer to have this replaced.

    I found this on a website I was researching Fleets on,

    http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/St ... rstitial=1

    They don't plan to announce it til April. Get a head start

    Info Straight from The Gov't

    Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
    MITSUBISHI / LANCER 2008-2009
    MITSUBISHI / OUTLANDER 2008-2009
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V077000
    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 .
     
    blklancergts08, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. Nemo420

    Nemo420 Well-Known Member

    good find, thanks!
     
    Nemo420, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    I posted this on an announcement...must have gotten bumped.

    Most dealers don't even know about this yet. Wait till after the 1st and then they may have updated databases
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 26, 2009
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  4. hoygagoka

    hoygagoka Well-Known Member

    Great find blklancer. Ya for some reason mitsubishi has aways had underperforming breaks, but this recall is quite serrious. 8O
     
    hoygagoka, Mar 26, 2009
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  5. Pickasso

    Pickasso Well-Known Member

    did anybody called the dealer and asks what`s about ? .. all lancers 09-08 should go ?
     
    Pickasso, Mar 26, 2009
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  6. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    The dealer told me that all vehicles that are affected by this will be recieving a notice about it. If not to call the dealer after the 1st and give them your VIN to see if you're on the list. I called 3 dealers and this is what they told me.
     
    Texas Aggie, Mar 26, 2009
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  7. BlueDevilLancer

    BlueDevilLancer Well-Known Member

    i went to my dealership earlier this week and my VIN came out negative. Im assuming you just bring the printout of the issue and your VIN.
     
    BlueDevilLancer, Mar 26, 2009
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  8. blklancergts08

    blklancergts08 Member

    when i saw this, i started to think, no wonder ive had to increase my braking distance, and with new brakes too :(
     
    blklancergts08, Mar 27, 2009
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  9. aznboiultra

    aznboiultra Well-Known Member

    i know this is pretty late but i never recieve any recall notice and i got the car since Oct 2007, now it is still 2011 and it been 4 years, does that mean i am in the clear with my car? or is it something i have to ask about or bring into the mit's dealer to see?
     
    aznboiultra, Jul 25, 2011
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  10. JDMhammer

    JDMhammer Well-Known Member

    Next time you bring your car in for service have them check your records. It's possible they did it and never told you.
     
    JDMhammer, Jul 25, 2011
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