MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V300000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-08-30 2013-07-08 2013-07-15

Production Dates: 2013-01-17 - 2013-01-25

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-13-008

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 305

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "MMNA" is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through January 25, 2013. The stabilizer link bracket on the left front strut was improperly welded. As a result, the link may detach and cause damage to the tire and/or brake hose.

Consequence

If the stabilizer link bracket damages the tire and/or brake line, the driver may have more difficulty controlling the steering of the vehicle, or the vehicle may require a longer stopping distance to come to a complete and controlled stop. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front left strut assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Owners may contact MMNA at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's recall number is SR-13-008.

Notes

Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.