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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
- Risk
- If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.
- 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
Certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles may have a rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts that was peeled off during assembly. Water can then enter the rear brake caliper boot, causing the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
If the shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. A parking brake that does not engage properly can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies at no charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. You can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall SR-20-005, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 |