NHTSA Recall 08V680000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V680000; Date: Dec. 19, 2008
The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 21,493
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 2007-2008 outlander vehicles equipped with led type stop lamps and distributed in the united states and puerto rico. The brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause the stop lamps to not illuminate during brake application.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Recall Notes:
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-09-001. Customers 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 2009
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