Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V112000 Reported March 29, 2013

Fuel gauge may read incorrectly

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · N/A · 3,724 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V112000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-13-005
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,724
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 29, 2013

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander sport awd vehicles manufactured june 11, 2012, through december 11, 2012. these vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. this may result in a false fuel tank level reading.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. this could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's campaign recall number is sr-13-005.

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 13V112000 or campaign SR-13-005.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V112000

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

What is recall 13V112000?

NHTSA recall 13V112000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 29, 2013. It addresses: Fuel gauge may read incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 3,724 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V112000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-13-005. 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.