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SevereNHTSA·14V366000·Announced 2014-06-25

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Vehicles for Power Steering Fluid Leak Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because a power steering tube may leak fluid, potentially causing loss of steering assistance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering component interference) that could lead to loss of steering assistance and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the company is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing.

The defect involves insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. This contact may cause the power steering pressure tube to develop a hole, resulting in a leak of power steering fluid. A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
203

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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