2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM
Running Sequence Number: 153134
Campaign Number: 20V279000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-20-003
Component Name: SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141200
Date Owner Notified: 08-07-2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 05-18-2020
Record Creation Date: 05-19-2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000103024000396655000000040
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Crossmember
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: CROSSMEMBER, FR AXLE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: MN100292, 4000A367, 4000A387
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STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Running Sequence Number: 153135
Campaign Number: 20V279000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-20-003
Component Name: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141200
Date Owner Notified: 08-07-2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 05-18-2020
Record Creation Date: 05-19-2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000103024000396655000000273
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Crossmember
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: CROSSMEMBER, FR AXLE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: MN100292, 4000A367, 4000A387
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SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM
Running Sequence Number: 153136
Campaign Number: 20V279000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-20-003
Component Name: SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141200
Date Owner Notified: 08-07-2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 05-18-2020
Record Creation Date: 05-19-2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000103024000396655000000040
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Crossmember
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: CROSSMEMBER, FR AXLE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: MN100292, 4000A367, 4000A387
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STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Running Sequence Number: 153137
Campaign Number: 20V279000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-20-003
Component Name: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141200
Date Owner Notified: 08-07-2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 05-18-2020
Record Creation Date: 05-19-2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
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.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000103024000396655000000273
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Crossmember
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: CROSSMEMBER, FR AXLE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: MN100292, 4000A367, 4000A387
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Running Sequence Number: 129555
Campaign Number: 18V069000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-18-001
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 03-20-2008
End Date of Manufacturing: 11-17-2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141053
Date Owner Notified: 03-27-2018
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 01-26-2018
Record Creation Date: 01-29-2018
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, 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-18-001.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000081546000396655000000130
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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VISIBILITY: SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 134650
Campaign Number: 18V071000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-18-003
Component Name: VISIBILITY: SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 01-15-2007
End Date of Manufacturing: 03-03-2010
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 56641
Date Owner Notified: 02-27-2018
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 01-26-2018
Record Creation Date: 01-29-2018
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Consequence: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000081586000396655000000239
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: FAN/MOTOR
Running Sequence Number: 111365
Campaign Number: 15V233000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-15-003
Component Name: VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: FAN/MOTOR
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 03-16-2009
End Date of Manufacturing: 03-30-2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76958
Date Owner Notified: 06-15-2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 04-20-2015
Record Creation Date: 04-20-2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Consequence: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000057563000396655000000252
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Running Sequence Number: 113276
Campaign Number: 15V232000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-15-002
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 01-12-2009
End Date of Manufacturing: 07-06-2010
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 53396
Date Owner Notified: 06-15-2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 04-20-2015
Record Creation Date: 04-20-2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
Consequence: Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000057562000396655000000200
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Running Sequence Number: 105460
Campaign Number: 14V562000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-14-009
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 09-26-2006
End Date of Manufacturing: 03-30-2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165923
Date Owner Notified: 10-15-2014
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 09-12-2014
Record Creation Date: 09-12-2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056850000396655000000130
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Running Sequence Number: 73364
Campaign Number: 09V435000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 01-15-2007
End Date of Manufacturing: 05-27-2009
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29353
Date Owner Notified: 11-27-2009
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 11-05-2009
Record Creation Date: 11-05-2009
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS.
Consequence: THIS COATING OVER TIME MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF THE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OF THE TYPE THAT WOULD DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS THIS TYPE OF SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS THAT HAVE IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-648-7820.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
Recall Component ID: 000033898000396655000000258
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number:
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: SUPPLY: CHECK VALVE
Running Sequence Number: 67272
Campaign Number: 09V077000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2009
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-09-002
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: SUPPLY: CHECK VALVE
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: 10-23-2007
End Date of Manufacturing: 01-20-2009
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39711
Date Owner Notified: 05-04-2009
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 03-10-2009
Record Creation Date: 03-10-2009
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST.
Consequence: THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Notes: MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-09-002.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
Recall Component ID: 000030239000396655000000094
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: