Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V741000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V741000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles Includes 21,758 affected units, Parking Brake Operating Shafts May Corrode, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles. the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. as a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. owner letters were mailed may 4, 2021. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-005.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V741000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-11-30T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake operating shafts may corrode
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 21,758

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-20-005
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles. the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. as a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. if the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. owner letters were mailed may 4, 2021. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-005.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.08

Metadata

SID: row-i765-siv3-k37h
NHTSA ID: 20V741000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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