NHTSA recall 18V-070 (18V070000)
parking brake recall reported January 26, 2018 - about 170,354 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V070000
- Also written as
- 18V-070
- Manufacturer number
- SR-18-002
- Reported
- January 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~170,354
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Why it is dangerous
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.