NHTSA Recall # | 134723 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V071000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-18-003 |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | LANCER |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 27/02/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/01/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/03/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/01/18 |
Report created | 29/01/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 56641 |
Defect summary | Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2007-2010 outlander, 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer evolution, and 2010 lancer sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles. |
Consequence summary | If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2018. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-003. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |