Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 21, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-011)
Seat Belt Lap Fastener Not Torqued Properly
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.
NHTSA ID: 14V744000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 54,779
Consequence Summary:
A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.44
September 12, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-008)
Brake Booster Switch Crack
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on September 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.
NHTSA ID: 14V560000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 12, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-009)
Drive Belt may Detach due to Worn Engine Pulley
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
NHTSA ID: 14V562000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 165,923
Consequence Summary:
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.58
September 12, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-010)
Brake Lamp Switch may not Function
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2008, to August 22, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
NHTSA ID: 14V564000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 37,145
Consequence Summary:
Brake lights that are inoperative would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in mid-October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-010. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 08V-680 and does not include any vehicles that were previously recalled.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 41.18
September 2, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-007)
Brake Vacuum Pump may Stop Functioning
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.
NHTSA ID: 14V522000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,810
Consequence Summary:
If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.34
June 25, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-005)
Transmission Fluid may Leak into Transfer Case
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles. During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
NHTSA ID: 14V365000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
If the oil seal dislodges, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may enter the transfer case assembly, reducing the ATF pressure in the transmission, resulting in poor transmission shifting or the inability of the vehicle to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80
June 25, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-006)
Power Steering Pressure Tube may Leak
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
NHTSA ID: 14V366000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 203
Consequence Summary:
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.76
May 27, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-004)
Power Steering Pressure Tube may Chafe
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
NHTSA ID: 14V281000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 146
Consequence Summary:
Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in July 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.45
February 4, 2014
(Campaign #: SR-14-001)
Seat Mounted Side Air bag Wiring
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, through May 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats. In the affected vehicles, the driver side seat mounted air bag wiring may have been improperly routed during the leather seat cover installation process.
NHTSA ID: 14V031000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 733
Consequence Summary:
If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may damage the wiring resulting in illumination of the air bag warning light. Subsequently, in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the driver side seat mounted air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wiring of the driver side seat mounted air bag and re-route the wire if necessary, free of charge. If the wire is damaged, the seat mounted airbag will be replaced, free of chagre. The recall began on February 28, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.76
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