Mitsubishi recalls 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles with corroded front cross members that may detach, causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must contact MMNA for free repairs.
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because corrosion in the front cross member can cause the front control arm to detach, increasing crash risk. Owners in specific states must get the front cross member inspected or replaced for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248514-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248514-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V144000
“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Control Arm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248514-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall 21V144000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V144000).
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure, causing the front control arm to detach. This detachment may lead to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Owners of 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles registered in 22 states are affected. Drivers in these states are most at risk due to the corrosion issue.
Check if your vehicle is a 2013-2015 Outlander Sport model registered in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The issue involves corrosion in the front cross member.
Call 1-888-648-7820 to get the front cross member inspected or replaced for free.
Dealers will inspect the front cross member for corrosion and apply sealing/anti-corrosion agent or replace it if needed.
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.
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure, causing the front control arm to detach and increasing crash risk.
No, this recall only affects vehicles registered in the 22 specified states.
The recall does not specify repair duration; dealers will handle the inspection and repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V144000 — Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Hello, I own a Mitsubishi that is covered by recall 21V144000 from Mitsubishi. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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