Mitsubishi Recall SR-20-003: Lower Control Arm May Detach Due To Corrosion

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

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 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.
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. 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.
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Date Announced
MAY 18, 2020
Vehicles Affected
141,200
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-20-003
NHTSA Campaign #
20V279000
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