CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A relay in the starter assembly electrical system may be defective. In affected vehicles, this can cause the engine to stall, lose power, or overheat. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, the manufacturer will notify you. Dealers will replace the affected relay at no charge. You can also contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall number SR-17-005.
To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup page or ask any authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2015 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 201520162017 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 20152016 |