NHTSA Campaign 18V070000

PARKING BRAKE

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jan 26, 2018 · 170,354 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2014 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2015 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2016 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2015 170,354
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2016 170,354

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V070000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.