Lower control arm may detach due to corrosion
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 20V279000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V279000?
NHTSA recall 20V279000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on May 18, 2020. It addresses: Lower control arm may detach due to corrosion. The recall affects approximately 141,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V279000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-20-003. 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.