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Passenger cars (Mitsubishi eK and 3 other models) - Repair
Official notice
27 May 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mitsubishi eK and 3 other models) - Repair. Engine (engine ECU) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (engine ECU). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate control program in the engine control unit (ECU), the supply of vacuum from the engine to the brake booster may be delayed when several conditions coincide. Consequently, in the worst case, when strong braking force is required, greater brake pedal force than usual may be needed, and the braking distance may be longer than expected. Published 2021-05-27.
What to do now
(Recall)4956 ■ Corrective measures: Reprogram the engine ECU control software to the remedied specification on all vehicles.
Recall number
4956
Official notice
2021-05-27
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (engine ECU) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (engine ECU). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate control program in the engine control unit (ECU), the supply of vacuum from the engine to the brake booster may be delayed when several conditions coincide. Consequently, in the worst case, when strong braking force is required, greater brake pedal force than usual may be needed, and the braking distance may be longer than expected.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: 三菱自動車工業株式会社. Phone 0120-324-860.
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