Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front lower control arm in your vehicle is a metal piece that connects the front wheels to the rest of the frame. It's made of metal and can corrode over time, especially in areas where they use a lot of road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front control arm corrodes and breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will check the front cross member for corrosion and apply a protective coating or replace it with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair 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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