Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Øs (Mmna) Is Recalling Headlamps Used As Service Parts For Model Year 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer And Lancer Sportback Vehicles. The Headlamps Were Installed Without The Horizontal Adjustment Mechanism Permanently Sealed. Accordingly, The Headlamps Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
HEADLAMP
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E012000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Without The Horizontal Adjustment Mechanism Disabled, 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.
Fix Defect
Mmna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 27, 2012. Owners May Contact Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department At 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
16095
Date Owners Notified
20120814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120330
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108