SR-18-004 - OUTLANDER SPORT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V103
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 158,651

 

Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

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SR-18-003 - SUNROOF − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2007-2010 Mitsubishi

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V071
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 56,641

 

Sun Roof Glass may Detach from Assembly

If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

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SR-18-002 - PARKING BRAKE CORROSION − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2013-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V070
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 170,354

 

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.

 

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.

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SR-18-001 - DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN - 2008-2012 Mitsubishi

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V069
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 141,053

 

Belt Tensioner may Break Allowing Belt to Detach

If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

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MFV00001 - Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable - 2004-2017 Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V047
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,153

 

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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