Mitsubishi Colt Recall R/1997/074: Loss Of Braking System Vacuum Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Nov 1997
- Launched
- 218
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/074
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Colt vehicles built between 17 June 1997 and 21 August 1997. The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake booster vacuum hose replaced with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster. This will result in greatly increased brake pedal effort and increased stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE Defect: The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster. This will result in greatly increased brake pedal effort and increased stopping distances. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake booster vacuum hose replaced with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in greatly increased brake pedal effort and increased stopping distances.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake booster vacuum hose replaced with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Colt built between 17 June 1997 and 21 August 1997 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 218 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1997/074. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| ColtEPS system may malfunction | Urgent | R/2015/158 | |
| ColtFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/016 | |
| ColtEngine crankshaft pulley concern | Urgent | R/2001/168 | |
| ColtPotential detachment of crankshaft pulley | Low | R/2000/083 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/1994/073 on 14 Nov 1994, for front brake hoses may have been incorrectly installed during assembly. The one launched after it was R/2000/063 on 24 Aug 2000, for braking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/074, launched 1 November 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.