Defect Description For Recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander And 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 Vehicles Originally Sold In, Or Ever Registered In, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin And The District Of Columbia. In The Affected Vehicles, 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 WAGON
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
16V458000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Effect Of Defect
A Detached Front Control Arm Can Result In The Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, 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 That Has A Sealing/Anti-Corrosion Agent Applied To It. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 2017. Owners May Contact Mmna Customer Service At 1-888-648-7820. Mmna’S Number For This Recall Is Sr-16-003.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030804
End Of Manufacture
20040112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
194674
Date Owners Notified
20160914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160623
Make Campaign Number
SR-16-003