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NHTSA Recall #14V564000 — MITSUBISHI Outlander EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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ID: #14V564000 MFR: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened
The brake light switch in your Outlander is a critical safety component that helps other drivers see when you're slowing down or stopping. In some 2007-2009 models, this switch can malfunction, causing the brake lights to stay off when you press the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights don't turn on when you brake, other drivers may not see you slowing down, and this could lead to a collision.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter with instructions on when and where to get the repair done.
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What happened

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.

Risk if unfixed

Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.

Original NHTSA model designations: MITSUBISHI Outlander

Affected Vehicles

2009 MITSUBISHI Outlander
2008 MITSUBISHI Outlander
2007 MITSUBISHI Outlander

Arrange a free repair

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V564000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2009 MITSUBISHI Outlander safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall for the 2009 MITSUBISHI Outlander? (Campaign #14V564000)

The brake light switch in your Outlander is a critical safety component that helps other drivers see when you're slowing down or stopping. In some 2007-2009 models, this switch can malfunction, causing the brake lights to stay off when you press the brake pedal. If the brake lights don't turn on when you brake, other drivers may not see you slowing down, and this could lead to a collision. Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter with instructions on when and where to get the repair done.