NHTSA Recall 08V680000: Switch (exterior lighting)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21,493 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V680000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-09-001 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | December 19, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 2007-2008 outlander vehicles equipped with LED type stop lamps and distributed in the united states and puerto rico. The brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause the stop lamps to not illuminate during brake application.
Safety risk
The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-09-001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V680000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.