Press Release

Mitsubishi Announces Recall

09/23/96

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Safety Recall of Certain 1992-1995 Models
Equipped With Potentially Faulty Brake Hoses Mitsubishi Dealerships
Will Service Vehicles With Appointments Free-of-Charge

Calif., Sept. 19 -- During September, October and
November, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) will be
sending letters to owners of certain Mitsubishi Motors' vehicles
requesting that they bring their vehicle in for repair at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Under certain driving conditions,
reduction in braking efficiency can occur due to a leakage of brake
fluid through front upper brake hoses used in the 1992-1994 Diamante
luxury performance sedans; 1993-1995 Diamante Wagons equipped with ABS
brakes; 1991-1994 3000GT grand touring sports car models equipped with
anti-lock braking system (ABS) brakes; and front lower brake hoses in
1992-1994 Montero sport utility vehicles.

Mitsubishi Motors has determined that for the vehicles being
voluntarily recalled, under conditions of full lock steering and full
suspension travel the left or right front wheel-side brake hose may
crack, thus resulting in brake fluid leakage, reduction in braking
efficiency and illumination of the vehicle's brake warning lamp.

"Approximately 93,000 vehicles in the U.S. are potentially affected by
this recall," said George H. Croker, manager, national customer
service, for MMSA. "Upon receiving notification from MMSA, and after
the customer has scheduled an appointment with their authorized
Mitsubishi dealership, the repairs -- which involve replacement of the
left and right front wheel-side brake hoses -- require approximately
one hour to complete, but might take longer depending upon the
dealership service department's schedule."

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. was established in 1982 by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo, and markets a full line of
subcompacts, mid-size sedans, sports coupes, grand touring sports
cars, luxury performance sedans and sport utility vehicles.