Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Structure — frame and members

Affects Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2013–2015 — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

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