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Passenger cars (Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV) - Repair
Official notice
29 Feb 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (brake pipe connectors). ■ Defective component (part name): Braking system (brake pipe connectors). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Inadequate management of manufacturing equipment resulted in poor machining accuracy in some connectors joining the brake pipes, causing an inadequate seal at the connection with the brake pipe. Consequently, continued use in this condition may cause brake fluid to leak from the connector seal and the brake warning light to illuminate. In the worst case, the braking distance may increase. Published 2024-02-29.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 5458 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the brake pipe connectors with properly manufactured parts on all vehicles.
Units affected
487
Recall number
5458
Official notice
2024-02-29
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (brake pipe connectors). ■ Defective component (part name): Braking system (brake pipe connectors). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Inadequate management of manufacturing equipment resulted in poor machining accuracy in some connectors joining the brake pipes, causing an inadequate seal at the connection with the brake pipe. Consequently, continued use in this condition may cause brake fluid to leak from the connector seal and the brake warning light to illuminate. In the worst case, the braking distance may increase.
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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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