Recall 05V409000: Brake Master Cylinder Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mitsubishi/Endeavor 2005

Mitsubishi/Galant 2005

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V409000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 15, 2005

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master- Cylinder

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2901

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping.

CONSEQUENCE:
This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

NOTES:
Customers can 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.