2007-2008 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: switch
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2008. It covers about 21,493 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 21,493
- reported
- Dec 19, 2008
- owners notified
- Feb 24, 2009
- related complaints
- 18
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 2007-2008 outlander vehicles equipped with LED type stop lamps and distributed in the united states and puerto rico. The brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause the stop lamps to not illuminate during brake application.
- Risk
- The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 08V680000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2008 20072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 08V680000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Mitsubishi Outlander switch?
Yes. Recall 08V680000, reported on December 19, 2008, covers about 21,493 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V680000?
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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