2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT RECALL - #20V279000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER ARM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT |
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| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/19/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/7/2020 |
| # Affected |
141,200 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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| Description |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. |
| Consequences |
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY, RELAY
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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