Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Outlander is a small component that helps turn on your brake lights when you press the brake pedal. In some 2007-2009 models, this switch might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights won't turn on, which means other drivers might not see you slowing down. This could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
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