2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · Suspension, wheels & tires
Corroded front crossmember may release a control arm
NHTSA campaign 21V144000 lists the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for a condition in which corroded front crossmember may release a control arm.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in safety campaign 21V144000. The official record says: The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use. The stated safety consequence is: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Corrosion may be visible on the front crossmember.
- There may be no warning before a lower control arm detaches.
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 21V144000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
Campaign 21V144000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 21V144000
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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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