Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V741000 Reported November 30, 2020

Parking brake operating shafts may corrode

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · N/A · 21,758 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V741000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-20-005
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
21,758
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 30, 2020
Completion Rate
55.35

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles. the rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. as a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. if the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. owner letters were mailed may 4, 2021. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-20-005.

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 20V741000 or campaign SR-20-005.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V741000

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

What is recall 20V741000?

NHTSA recall 20V741000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on November 30, 2020. It addresses: Parking brake operating shafts may corrode. The recall affects approximately 21,758 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 20V741000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-20-005. 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.