Recall 20V-741
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander and 1 other model: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-741
- Reported
- November 30, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 21,758 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
The risk
If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]