Mitsubishi Recall SR-21-001: Lower Control Arm May Detach Due To Corrosion

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Structure — Frame And Members
Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm

Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, 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.
Actions
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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
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Date Announced
MAR 05, 2021
Vehicles Affected
15,347
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-21-001
NHTSA Campaign #
21V144000
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