NHTSA recall 17V609000
Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
Mitsubishi Lancer and 3 more
Reported Sep 29, 2017132,552 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-17-005Built Dec 5, 2014 – Mar 3, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The 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.