2002-2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others recall: lower arm

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 23, 2016. It covers about 194,674 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 194,674
reported: Jun 23, 2016
owners notified: Sep 14, 2016
related complaints: 199

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

What is 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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V458000

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Lancer 2002-2007 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 2004 2004
Mitsubishi Outlander 2003-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints about suspension problems.

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Questions about recall 16V458000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others lower arm?

Yes. Recall 16V458000, reported on June 23, 2016, covers about 194,674 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V458000?

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 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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