NHTSA recall 20V-279 (20V279000)
structure recall reported May 18, 2020 - about 141,200 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V279000
- Also written as
- 20V-279
- Manufacturer number
- SR-20-003
- Reported
- May 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~141,200
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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 a loss of vehicle control, 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-279 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.