NHTSA recall 01V254001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Why it matters: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began October 1, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Mitsubishi Montero, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V254001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.