Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V001000 Reported January 3, 2012

Turn signal lever

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 21 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
21
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 3, 2012

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 outlander sport vehicles, manufactured from november 9, 2011, through december 16, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the turn signal levers in the vehicle were not manufactured correctly, which could result in the auto-cancel function of the turn signal becoming inoperative.

Safety Consequence

The turn signal may continue to signal an intended directional change after a point when the auto-cancel function, if operating properly, would have terminated the signal. a following or oncoming driver may receive inaccurate indications of the vehicle operator's intended maneuvers, thereby increasing the risk of a crash between vehicles due to improper vehicle signaling.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the turn signal lever and replace it with a new one free of charge. no vehicles have been retailed to customers with this potential condition, no recall bulletin or owner letters will be prepared. you may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V001000?

NHTSA recall 12V001000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 3, 2012. It addresses: Turn signal lever. The recall affects approximately 21 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.