Mitsubishi recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
What could happen
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2009–2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2010
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V071000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 56,641
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 17, 2009 to Oct 30, 2009
- Part
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SR-18-003
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Structure May 18, 2020
- Mitsubishi recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 26, 2018
- Mitsubishi recall: Visibility Apr 20, 2015
- Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system Apr 20, 2015
- Mitsubishi recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 12, 2014
- Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system Sep 29, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.