Vehicle recall 09V077000 · March 10, 2009
Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander
Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check valve to stick closed when the engine is shut off.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check valve to stick closed when the engine is shut off. When the vehicle is re-started and put into motion, under certain driving conditions (very slow vehicle maneuvers), there may be insufficient initial braking assist.
- Consequence
- This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
- Notes
- Mitsubishi recall no. SR-09-002.OWNERS 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
- 09V077000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 10, 2009
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-09-002
- Owner notification
- May 4, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39,711
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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