The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles May have a poorly manufactured vacuum check valve in the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and the brake vacuum booster. When the brake pedal is depressed, the vacuum booster check valve can stick to the valve body.
The risk
This condition would result in reduction or loss of vacuum boost, reducing brake efficiency.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-179 (97V179000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | October 14, 1997 |
| Owners notified | November 12, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 31 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-179 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 31 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.