Loss of lights and/or windshield wipers
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mitsubishi lancer vehicles manufactured january 12, 2009, to july 6, 2010, 2009-2010 outlander vehicles manufactured january 12, 2009, to august 27, 2010, 2010 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured june 17, 2009, to june 8, 2010, and 2010 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured july 14, 2009, to august 4, 2010. the affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ecu may be unstable.
Safety Consequence
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. if the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. if the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ecu, free of charge. the recall began on june 15 ,2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-002.
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FAQ: Recall 15V232000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V232000?
NHTSA recall 15V232000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on April 20, 2015. It addresses: Loss of lights and/or windshield wipers. The recall affects approximately 53,396 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 15V232000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-15-002. 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.