Mitsubishi recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2009–2010
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2008–2013
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V279000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141,200
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Air bags Apr 5, 2018
- Mitsubishi recall: Visibility Jan 26, 2018
- Mitsubishi recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 26, 2018
- Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system Sep 29, 2017
- Mitsubishi recall: Air bags Sep 14, 2017
- Mitsubishi recall: Power train Jul 28, 2016
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.