Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front lower control arms in your vehicle are crucial for steering and stability. They connect the suspension to the frame and help keep your vehicle stable on the road. In certain models, the front cross member that supports these control arms can corrode due to road salt exposure, causing them to detach.
Risk if Unfixed
If a front control arm detaches on the road, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. You might feel a sudden jolt or hear a weird noise if this happens.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and apply a protective coating or replace it with a new one, free of charge. This repair is no-cost to you, 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. (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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