NHTSA 17V609000 United States
Mitsubishi Lancer recall: Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay
Official safety recall 17V609000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V609000
ComponentElectrical System:starter Assembly:relay
Report date2017-09-29
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2015 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2015 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2016 | United States |
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.