Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V116000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V116000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through september 11, 2012 Includes 4,539 affected units, Stop Lamp Switch/FMVSS 108, 114, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through september 11, 2012
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through september 11, 2012. these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," and fmvss number 114, "theft protection." the brake stop lamps may illuminate continuously or intermittently. the shift lever could also be moved out of park without depressing the brake pedal.
Corrective Action
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, 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-13-004.