Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake system might be at risk due to water entering the brake calipers and causing corrosion. This could lead to the parking brake not working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work as it should, your vehicle might roll away on a slope, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
A free repair will be performed by a dealership, which includes replacing the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as well as the rear brake caliper piston assembly, to ensure your parking brake works safely and reliably.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
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