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Mitsubishi Eclipse Recall 15V337: Brakes May Lose Power in Emergency Stops

NHTSA campaign 15V337, reported June 2, 2015, 74,836 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Corrosion inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) unit can cause one or more of its internal valves to seize. When the ABS is engaged during a braking event, a seized valve increases brake pedal travel and reduces braking ability.

A sudden loss of braking performance raises the risk of a crash. Drivers may find the pedal feels softer or travels farther than usual before the car slows, which is most dangerous in an emergency stop.

The repair is free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer. The dealer will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit with high-grade brake fluid, and replace the ABS unit if the inspection shows the valves may seize. Owners can also contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall SR-15-004), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V337Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Risk
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Eclipse2006200720082009
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder200720082009