Mitsubishi in the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
The short version
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported a problem with the control arm lower arm. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-458.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2007 | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 2003–2006 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution |
| 2003–2013 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
What changed
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