2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: switch
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 12, 2014. It covers about 37,145 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 37,145
- reported
- Sep 12, 2014
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 2014
- related complaints
- 23
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
- Risk
- Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V‑680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
Recall number 14V564000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2009 200720082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 14V564000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander switch?
Yes. Recall 14V564000, reported on September 12, 2014, covers about 37,145 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V564000?
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V‑680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
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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