Outlander front cross member recall
#1
Outlander front cross member recall
Curious if anyone has actually had their cross member replaced under the recall. Or did dealer just put some rust protectant on it.
Service advisor told me they test it by trying to punch through it with a hammer and punch in a certain spot.
Service advisor told me they test it by trying to punch through it with a hammer and punch in a certain spot.
#5
Came across this detailed page with how dealer should be inspecting the crossmember for replacement and applying the rust prevention.
https://mitsubishi.oemdtc.com/99/sr-...013-mitsubishi
PDF: https://mitsubishi.oemdtc.com/Recall...6V458-0792.pdf
https://mitsubishi.oemdtc.com/99/sr-...013-mitsubishi
PDF: https://mitsubishi.oemdtc.com/Recall...6V458-0792.pdf
#6
2008 Outlander
We had our 2008 Outlander inspected under the 2016 recall and it was deemed to be ok. They applied the coating agent at that time. Yesterday our car was at the dealer and there is now a 1" hole in the crossmember and it needs to be replaced. I contacted Mitsubishi Canada and they said the car was out of warranty now and they would not fix it. I contacted Transport Canada who indicated that the repair was require regardless of the warranty since it was a safety recall. They have opened a file and will be contacting Mitsubishi Canada directly. If you are faced with this issue in Canada:
1) Contact Transport Canada - you will need the km of the vehicle and VIN number for the report
2) I have started a forum on Twitter for Mitsubishi vehicles with corrosion @MitsubishiCorr1 to provide stories from other owners facing the same issue.
Hopefully if enough people provide documentation to Transport Canada they will issue another recall
1) Contact Transport Canada - you will need the km of the vehicle and VIN number for the report
2) I have started a forum on Twitter for Mitsubishi vehicles with corrosion @MitsubishiCorr1 to provide stories from other owners facing the same issue.
Hopefully if enough people provide documentation to Transport Canada they will issue another recall
#7
Outlander 2009 Crossmember
We've just had to replace our front cross member for our 2009 Outlander. From what I understand, there was a recall for the front cross members but only for 6 cylinders which makes absolutely no sense the only difference between the 4 and 6 cylinders is the engine. The problem is that Mitsu manufactured the Outlander so that when the air conditioning is turned on, the water condensation that comes from the AC collects directly on the cross member so it rusts WAY before it should. It's infuriating that the 6 cylinder was recalled and the 4 cylinder was not. They are literally the same car except for the engines. There has to be some sort of class action suit here.
#8
I have a 2009 outlander and had the front cross member checked under the recall in 2016 and told it was fine they just put the goop on it and sent me on my way
well 3 years later (2019) there were rust holes thru it big enough to put your fist thru
luckily being a loyal costumer the dealership got Mitsubishi to cover 99% of the cost of the repair
but I would recommend anyone who had the recall done and was told it was fine at the time to get it checked again
well 3 years later (2019) there were rust holes thru it big enough to put your fist thru
luckily being a loyal costumer the dealership got Mitsubishi to cover 99% of the cost of the repair
but I would recommend anyone who had the recall done and was told it was fine at the time to get it checked again
#9
I have a 2009 outlander and had the front cross member checked under the recall in 2016 and told it was fine they just put the goop on it and sent me on my way
well 3 years later (2019) there were rust holes thru it big enough to put your fist thru
luckily being a loyal costumer the dealership got Mitsubishi to cover 99% of the cost of the repair
but I would recommend anyone who had the recall done and was told it was fine at the time to get it checked again
well 3 years later (2019) there were rust holes thru it big enough to put your fist thru
luckily being a loyal costumer the dealership got Mitsubishi to cover 99% of the cost of the repair
but I would recommend anyone who had the recall done and was told it was fine at the time to get it checked again
#10
they only had to replaced the crossmember the other parts were ok