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2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: frame and members

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 5, 2021. It covers about 15,347 vehicles.

vehicles affected
15,347
reported
Mar 5, 2021
owners notified
Mar 22, 2021
related complaints
9

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, 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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑279. Owners not previously notified under 20V‑279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

Recall number 21V144000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 21V144000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport frame and members?

Yes. Recall 21V144000, reported on March 5, 2021, covers about 15,347 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V144000?

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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑279. Owners not previously notified under 20V‑279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

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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