Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Outlander, Outlander Sport (2008-2016): Structure
Recall 20V279000 · May 18, 2020 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
141,200
vehicles affected
141,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V279000
- Date
- May 18, 2020
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 141,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members; Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower arm
- Model years
- 2008-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 17 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer | 2008-2010 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Sportback | 2009-2010 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2008-2013 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2011-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V279000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008-2010), Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2009-2010), Mitsubishi Outlander (2008-2013) and 1 more, about 141,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V279000?
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.
What can happen?
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.