Recalls for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 2016-06-23
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.  (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 lancer, 2004 lancer wagon, 2003-2006 lancer evolution, 2003-2006 outlander and 2007-2013 outlander v-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia.  In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it.  These repairs will be performed free of charge.  Mitsubishi issued an interim notification to owners on august 19, 2016.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-003.

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.