Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) might not work properly, which affects the headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ECU fails, your headlights, tail lights, or windshield wipers might not work properly, making it harder for you to see or be seen, which could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace the faulty ECU for free, and you'll be notified when the replacement is available. You can also 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 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.
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