NHTSA Recall 14V366000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V366000; Date: Jun. 25, 2014
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 203
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
How to Fix:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-006.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2014
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