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SevereNHTSA·18V070000·Announced 2018-01-26

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2013-2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because water may cause parking brake parts to corrode and bind, potentially preventing the brake from engaging.

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 (parking brake failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle moves unexpectedly on a slope, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the rear brake calipers, causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
170,354

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 (2)

  • OUTLANDER SPORT
  • OUTLANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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