Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 4, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-16-001)

Air Bag Deployment may be Delayed due to Corrosion

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
NHTSA ID: 15V815000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 55,899
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Corrective Action:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.26
September 23, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-011)

Delayed Air Bag Deployment due to Impact Sensor

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
NHTSA ID: 15V594000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 13,558
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.81
September 21, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-010)

Incorrect VINs on Certification Labels/Part 567

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V579000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-010.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 31, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-009)

Parking Brake Cable Contacting Fuel Tank

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
NHTSA ID: 15V546000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,497
Consequence Summary:
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.37
June 2, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-005 (FCA R30))

Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
NHTSA ID: 15V338000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 443,442
Consequence Summary:
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action:
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.62
June 2, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-004)

Corrosion of ABS Hydraulic Unit

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
NHTSA ID: 15V337000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 74,836
Consequence Summary:
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.09
April 20, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-003)

Blower Motor may Fail

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V233000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 76,958
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.34
April 20, 2015
(Campaign #: SR-15-002)

Loss of Lights and/or Windshield Wipers

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
NHTSA ID: 15V232000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 53,396
Consequence Summary:
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.31