Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V675000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V675000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 mirage vehicles manufactured october 28, 2015, to august 4, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps Includes 587 affected units, Headlamp Clips may not be Properly Secured, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2017 mirage vehicles manufactured october 28, 2015, to august 4, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2017 mirage vehicles manufactured october 28, 2015, to august 4, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps. the affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 3, 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-008.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V675000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-19T00:00:00
Subject: Headlamp clips may not be properly secured
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 587

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-16-008
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2017 mirage vehicles manufactured october 28, 2015, to august 4, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps. the affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 3, 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-008.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.13

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NHTSA ID: 16V675000
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Created At: 1742808662
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