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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V741000

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander — Parking brake

Published December 1, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 30, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V741000, published December 1, 2020 and initiated November 30, 2020. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

What to do

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.

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Recall details

Brand
MITSUBISHI
Model
OUTLANDER SPORT
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Lot
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V741000 on December 1, 2020. Reported hazard: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

What should I do if I have this product?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER SPORT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)