Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 Electrical System Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Mitsubishi recalls 2017 Outlander vehicles with defective relays that can cause engine stalls, leading to crash risks. Owners must contact MMNA for free relay replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2017 Outlander vehicles due to a risk of engine stalling that could lead to crashes. This defect affects the electrical system and requires relay replacement to prevent safety issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226237-mitsubishi-outlander-2017-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226237-mitsubishi-outlander-2017-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V609000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 Electrical System Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226237-mitsubishi-outlander-2017-electrical-system-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V609000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V609000).
Why it’s dangerous
Defective relays can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, which may lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes. This electrical issue affects the vehicle's power management system during operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles with the specific electrical system defect are most at risk. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2015 and 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has the recall number SR-17-005. The defect occurs in vehicles with specific electrical system configurations from 2015 to 2017 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free relay replacement.
Get Relay Replacement
Dealers will replace the defective relays at no cost to fix the engine stall risk.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 25 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V609000 (September 29, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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