Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V070000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles Includes 170,354 affected units, Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles. water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 27, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V070000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake actuators may corrode
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 170,354

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-18-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles. water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. if the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 27, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.4

Metadata

SID: row-winu~j69a_2z2s
NHTSA ID: 18V070000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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