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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 14V-560 · September 12, 2014 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
14V560000
Reported
September 12, 2014
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles affected
About 2

What is wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on September 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.

Safety risk

If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-008.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2011). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-008.

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