Mitsubishi 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 structure frame and members. Here is what owners need to know.
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 a loss of vehicle control, 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 20V-279.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| 2009–2010 | Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack |
| 2008–2013 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
| 2011–2016 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
What changed
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