Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V112000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 outlander sport awd vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through december 11, 2012 Includes 3,724 affected units, Fuel Gauge may Read Incorrectly, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 outlander sport awd vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through december 11, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport awd vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through december 11, 2012. these vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. this may result in a false fuel tank level reading.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's campaign recall number is sr-13-005.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V112000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel gauge may read incorrectly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,724

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-13-005
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport awd vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through december 11, 2012. these vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. this may result in a false fuel tank level reading.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. this could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's campaign recall number is sr-13-005.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-pdgj~h4iu-f9q6
NHTSA ID: 13V112000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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