2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander — Structure: frame and members
Published May 19, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V279000, published May 19, 2020 and initiated May 18, 2020. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander — Structure: frame and members.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- LANCER
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK | 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK | 2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V279000 on May 19, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: LANCER.