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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recall 18V070: Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway

NHTSA campaign 18V070, reported January 26, 2018, 170,354 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can get into the rear brake calipers of certain Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles, causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind. When this happens, the parking brake may not fully engage or release.

If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly when parked on a slope, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any parking brake that does not seem to hold or release normally.

Dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body as needed, and will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. The repairs are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 and should check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V070Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Outlander201420152016
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2013201420152016