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January 26, 2018
Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V070
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Motors North America, Inc.
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 170,354
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.
Remedy
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.
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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7 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2014-2016 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER SPORT | 2013-2016 |
15 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V070-8019.pdf 2178.815KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V070-4301.pdf 280.684KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V070-4096.pdf 244.174KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- PARTS BULLETIN – April 12, 2018 – PARKING BRAKE CORROSION− SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V070-8039.pdf 2147.447KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 27, 2018 – ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE – Parking Brake Corrosion Safety Recall Campaign
RCMN-18V070-9661.pdf 208.334KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 29, 2018 – PARTS BULLETIN – PARKING BRAKE CORROSION− SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V070-7239.pdf 218.3KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V070-9252.pdf 245.641KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 9, 2018 – Parking Brake Corrosion Safety Recall Campaign
RCMN-18V070-0763.pdf 196.506KB
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Recall Quarterly Report – Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V070-9872.PDF 214.643KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V070-1752.PDF 214.528KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 20, 2018 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE – RE: Countermeasure Part Inspection During Parking Brake Corrosion Safety Recall
RCMN-18V070-4859.pdf 397.905KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V070-2695.PDF 211.357KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Safety Recall Re-notification Campaign
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