Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport (2013-2016): Parking brake
Recall 18V070000 · Jan 26, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
170,354
vehicles affected
170,354
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V070000
- Date
- Jan 26, 2018
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 170,354
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2014-2016 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2013-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V070000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Outlander (2014-2016), Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2013-2016), about 170,354 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V070000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.