NHTSA Recall 01V027000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,000 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V027000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
Safety risk
These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 01V027000
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.