NHTSA Recall 13V300000 |
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| Vehicles: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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Report Receipt Date: July 08, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V300000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 305
All Products Associated with this Recall: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
SUMMARY: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through January 25, 2013. The stabilizer link on the front strut was improperly welded. As a result, the link may detach and cause damage to the tire and/or brake hose.
CONSEQUENCE: If the stabilizer link bracket damages the tire and/or brake line, the driver may have more difficulty controlling the steering of the vehicle, or the vehicle may require a longer stopping distance to come to a complete and controlled stop. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front left strut assembly free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact MMNA at 1-800-222-0037. MMNA's recall number is SR-13-008.
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 www.safercar.gov.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 8 July 2013 | 2013 MY Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Front Left Strut To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Don Swearingen, Mitsubishi Motors North America |  PDF - 680KB - 3 pages |
| 8 July 2013 | NHTSA Recall 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 19 July 2013 | Strut Stabilizer May Disconnect To: Don Swearingen, Mitsubishi Motors North America From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 50KB - 2 pages |