NHTSA Campaign 14V366000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jun 25, 2014 · 203 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.

Consequence

A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2007 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2009 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2011 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 203
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2013 203

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V366000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.