2008-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and others recall: frame and members
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 18, 2020. It covers about 141,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 141,200
- reported
- May 18, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 7, 2020
- related complaints
- 45
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 a loss of vehicle control, 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Recall number 20V279000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about body problems.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer2009 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2010 Mitsubishi Outlander2011 Mitsubishi Outlander2012 Mitsubishi Outlander2013 Mitsubishi Outlander2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Questions about recall 20V279000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and others frame and members?
Yes. Recall 20V279000, reported on May 18, 2020, covers about 141,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V279000?
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
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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