The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-132 (00V132000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic |
| Report date | May 8, 2000 |
| Owners notified | June 30, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,250 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-132 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9,250 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.