If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227286-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-recall-parking-brake · Recall date January 26, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V070000
“MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (2016) recall — Parking Brake.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 26, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227286-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-recall-parking-brake. Based on NHTSA recall 18V070000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V070000).
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V070000 — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (2016) recall — Parking Brake Hello, I own a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (2016) recall — Parking Brake that is covered by recall 18V070000 from Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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