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Mitsubishi - Lower control arm detachment due to corrosion
Official notice
23 Jun 2016
Last checked
23 Jun 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Lower control arm detachment due to corrosion. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-06-23.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
194,674
Recall number
SR-16-003
Official notice
2016-06-23
The hazard
The hazard
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
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