Mitsubishi Galant, Space Wagon Recall R/2000/063: Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Aug 2000
- Launched
- 1,878
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/063
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled Galant, Space Wagon vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999. The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. The recall notice describes the fix as: relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.
Are You Affected?
Galant, Space Wagon built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,878 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.
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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/2000/063. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space WagonEngine may overheat | Urgent | R/2006/192 | |
| GalantPassenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment | Urgent | R/2004/114 | |
| GalantPossibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints | Book soon | R/2004/057 | |
| Space WagonCracks may occur on the brake hose | Urgent | R/2003/164 | |
| GalantPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/067 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/1997/074 on 1 Nov 1997, for loss of braking system vacuum assistance. The one launched after it was R/2000/079 on 27 Sep 2000, for front flexible brake hose. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/063, launched 24 August 2000. 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.