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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front lower control arms in your vehicle are crucial for keeping your wheels aligned and stable. They're attached to the front cross member, which can corrode from exposure to salt water on the roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front cross member corrodes and your control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on uneven or slippery roads, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and either apply a special coating to protect it or replace it entirely with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this inspection as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 a loss of vehicle control, 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
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