NHTSA Recall 15V233000: Fan/motor (visibility)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76,958 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mitsubishi Lancer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V233000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-15-003 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR |
| Report received | April 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Safety risk
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
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 15V233000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2010, 2011 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2010, 2011 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 |
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.