Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V279000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V279000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer sportback, 2008-2013 outlander, and 2011-2016 outlander sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin Includes 141,200 affected units, Lower Control Arm May Detach Due to Corrosion, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer sportback, 2008-2013 outlander, and 2011-2016 outlander sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer sportback, 2008-2013 outlander, and 2011-2016 outlander sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-003.