NHTSA Recall 20V279000: Frame and members (structure) and suspension: lower arm
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 141,200 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Lancer.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V279000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-20-003 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | May 18, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Safety risk
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
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 20V279000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2009, 2010 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.