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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V458📅 Jun 23, 2016

2003–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander & 2002–2007 Mitsubishi Lancer + 2 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V458000
Manufacturer recall #
SR-16-003
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
194,674
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Owner phone
1-888-648-7820
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 14, 2016
Built
Sep 8, 2006 – Mar 11, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V458 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V458?

2003–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander & 2002–2007 Mitsubishi Lancer + 2 more. 194,674 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-648-7820.