NHTSA Recall 05V247000: Service brakes, hydraulic
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,151 vehicles. It affects 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V247000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | June 2, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Safety risk
The booster body could separate due to improper crimp joints, resulting in a total loss of brake system performance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2006 |
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.