Mitsubishi america/brake booster
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
FAQ: Recall 01V254001
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V254001?
NHTSA recall 01V254001 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on August 3, 2001. It addresses: Mitsubishi america/brake booster. The recall affects approximately 39,020 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V254001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.