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Mitsubishi 2016 Parking Brake recall

Recalled November 30, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V741000 · Mitsubishi

Hazard
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.
Units
21,758 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER · Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →