Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front lower control arm in your vehicle connects the suspension to the frame and helps control the movement of the wheels. Over time, if salt water gets into the area where the control arm meets the frame, it can cause corrosion and potentially detach the arm while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially in a curve or when braking. This could lead to a crash or loss of vehicle stability.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and apply a sealant to protect it from corrosion, or replace it with a new, corrosion-resistant one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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