NHTSA Recall 00V132000: Hydraulic (parking brake)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,250 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Mitsubishi Diamante.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V132000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › DRIVELINE › HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | May 8, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The head of the screw that holds the retaining clip for the parking brake shoe can become brittle and break off.
Safety risk
If the screw head breaks off, the parking brake shoe retainer clip can become dislodged and could result in the parking brake dragging and/or failure of the parking brake to properly hold. Seizure of the parking brake shoe, especially on wet or snow covered roads, could result in lockup of one of the rear wheels.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the retaining clip screw and in the process inspect the rear brake system of any possible related damage. Any related damage that may be found will also be repaired.
Notes
Owner notification began june 30, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V132000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.