NHTSA recall 15V-579 (15V579000)
equipment recall reported September 21, 2015 - about 2 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V579000
- Also written as
- 15V-579
- Manufacturer number
- SR-15-010
- Reported
- September 21, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-010.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-579 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.