Vehicle recall 05V299000 · June 27, 2005
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. As a result, the master cylinder may unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke.
- Consequence
- Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi recall no. SR-05-003.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V299000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2005
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-05-003
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,760
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Eclipse (2006): 2006
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