Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2013 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational