NHTSA Recall 13V116000: Switch (exterior lighting) and automatic transmission (power train)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,539 vehicles. It affects 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-13-004 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | March 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through September 11, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection." The brake stop lamps may illuminate continuously or intermittently. The shift lever could also be moved out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Safety risk
If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V116000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 |
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.