Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering system has a potential problem with a hose that supplies power steering fluid. This hose is in a part called the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If this hose leaks, you might lose power steering assistance, which could make it harder to steer and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will fix the problem for free by replacing the power steering hose and a related tube at a dealership. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you can contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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