Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front lower control arm helps connect the suspension to the frame, keeping your car stable on the road. It's located near the front wheels and can be damaged by salt water exposure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash and potentially cause injury or damage.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is free! You'll need to take your vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealership, where they'll inspect the front cross member and apply a special sealant or replace it with a new one that's resistant to corrosion. They'll take care of it for you at no cost.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
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