MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V560000

Make Model Year
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-15 2014-09-12 2014-09-12

Production Dates: 2010-09-03 - 2010-09-03

Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-14-008

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "Mitsubishi" is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on September 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.

Consequence

If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-008.

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.