Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V564000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V564000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2009 outlander vehicles manufactured december 15, 2006, to october 31, 2007, and april 16, 2008, to august 22, 2009 Includes 37,145 affected units, Brake Lamp Switch may not Function, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2007-2009 outlander vehicles manufactured december 15, 2006, to october 31, 2007, and april 16, 2008, to august 22, 2009

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 outlander vehicles manufactured december 15, 2006, to october 31, 2007, and april 16, 2008, to august 22, 2009. in the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. the recall began in mid-october 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-010. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 08v-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V564000
Report Received Date: 2014-09-12T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lamp switch may not function
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 37,145

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-14-010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 outlander vehicles manufactured december 15, 2006, to october 31, 2007, and april 16, 2008, to august 22, 2009. in the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
Consequence Summary: Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. the recall began in mid-october 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-010. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 08v-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 41.18

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SID: row-4295_39j4-h8w6
NHTSA ID: 14V564000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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