Mitsubishi Mirage: Braking Performance May Be Affected

Mitsubishi Mirage Recall Summary One Mitsubishi Mirage vehicle in the United Kingdom has a potential braking system defect where air may be trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit due to improper air bleeding during factory assembly. This could result in a longer brake pedal stroke and reduced braking force. Mitsubishi will replace the hydraulic unit and bleed the brakes to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
MITSUBISHI
Product
Vehicles: MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. Units affected: 1
Reason
There is the possibility that air may have become trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit of the braking system caused by improper air bleeding during the factory brake fluid refill. In the worst case this can cause increased brake pedal stroke and/or decreased braking force. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic unit (ABS) and bleed the brakes.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2013-12-18
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fe29366f-bd3a-4336-97d3-6f61a9b61f03