Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LANCER SPORTBACK
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
20V279000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
A Detached Front Control Arm Can Result In A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
141200
Date Owners Notified
20200807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20200518
Make Campaign Number
SR-20-003