NHTSA Recall 15V579000
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2015-09-21. An estimated 2 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR-15-010
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.