NHTSA recall 16V-458 (16V458000)
suspension recall reported June 23, 2016 - about 194,674 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V458000
- Also written as
- 16V-458
- Manufacturer number
- SR-16-003
- Reported
- June 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~194,674
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Why it is dangerous
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-458 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.