Mitsubishi Outlander recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalls 2002–2013 Mitsubishi — 4 models

Recall number

16V458000

Brand / firm

Mitsubishi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 194,674 units

Why it was recalled

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, 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 to do

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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.