Antenna raising motor broke and now when car is turned on or off, it makes a very loud noise as it attempts to retract/extend the antenna. Paid to have this repaired at dealership.

- Clovis, CA, USA

My Mitsubishi Montero 2002 is making the same sounds as the listing below from which a recall was ordered. I contacted Mitsubishi and was told that the VIN number did not match the ones being recalled. They told me that I had to make a complaint even if the SUV is the same year and model. The recall states that it can cause a crash and it is very costly to replace. Mitsubishi Montero 2002 (02) Mitsubishi recall campaign no.: component: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum recall date (Y/M):2001/08 defect: Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. Consequence: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash. Corrective action: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began October 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA