Mitsubishi Lancer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 18, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalls 2008–2016 Mitsubishi — 4 models

Recall number

20V279000

Brand / firm

Mitsubishi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 141,200 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 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. 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.