Mitsubishi Headlamp — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published April 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 30, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E012000, published April 4, 2012 and initiated March 30, 2012. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; Mitsubishi Headlamp — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.S (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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- HEADLAMP
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- MITSUBISHI HEADLAMP
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Mitsubishi Headlamp — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E012000 on April 4, 2012. Reported hazard: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.S (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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: HEADLAMP.