Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V366000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V366000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission Includes 203 affected units, Power Steering Pressure Tube may Leak, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. additionally, mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. the transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. as a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V366000
Report Received Date: 2014-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering pressure tube may leak
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-14-006
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. additionally, mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. the transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. as a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence Summary: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.76

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NHTSA ID: 14V366000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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