Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V068000 Reported March 9, 2006

Front brake disc calipers

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,359 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V068000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-06-001
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
4,359
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 9, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy.

Safety Consequence

This could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V068000 or campaign SR-06-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V068000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V068000?

NHTSA recall 06V068000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 9, 2006. It addresses: Front brake disc calipers. The recall affects approximately 4,359 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 06V068000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-06-001. 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.