Mitsubishi Outlander: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Mitsubishi Outlander · 2007–2009 — about 37K vehicles.

The hazard

Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.

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