2008–2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2009–2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2008–2013 Mitsubishi Outlander and 1 other model Recall: Front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member…
NHTSA campaign 20V279000 · Structure · filed May 18, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the 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, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
The risk
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Sportback | 2009, 2010 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V279000 (manufacturer number SR-20-003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.