NHTSA Recall 18V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V070000; Date: Jan. 26, 2018
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 170,354
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
How to Fix:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed 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-18-002.
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.
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