Mitsubishi Recalls 2016 Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk
Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because rust prevention coating on parking brake shafts may peel, causing corrosion and potential brake failure.
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 in the parking brake system that could result in a vehicle rollaway and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts may have peeled off during the assembly process. This exposure allows water to enter the rear brake caliper boot, which can cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 21,758 vehicles.
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Affected units
- 21,758
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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