Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V071000 Reported January 26, 2018

Sun roof glass may detach from assembly

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Visibility · 56,641 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V071000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-18-003
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
56,641
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 26, 2018
Completion Rate
26.80

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2007-2010 outlander, 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer evolution, and 2010 lancer sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. the sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

Safety Consequence

If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-003.

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 18V071000 or campaign SR-18-003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V071000

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

What is recall 18V071000?

NHTSA recall 18V071000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 26, 2018. It addresses: Sun roof glass may detach from assembly. The recall affects approximately 56,641 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V071000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-18-003. 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.