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HighNHTSA·13V112000·Announced 2013-03-29

Mitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Fuel Gauge Error

Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles because a missing fuel sending unit harness may cause false fuel level readings, potentially leading to engine stalling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where engine stalling could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, and December 11, 2012. The recall involves 3,724 vehicles that may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit.

This defect may result in a false fuel tank level reading, causing the vehicle operator to believe there is fuel in the tank when it is actually empty. This condition could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
3,724

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OUTLANDER SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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