NHTSA Recall 01V254001: Vacuum (service brakes)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,020 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Montero.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V254001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | August 3, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 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 01V254001
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.