Recall 08V680000: Brake Light Switch Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mitsubishi/Outlander 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, INC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 16, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V680000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 21493

SUMMARY:
Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 M/Y 2007-2008 Outlander vehicles equipped with LED type stop lamps and distributed in The United States and Puerto Rico. The brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause the stop lamps to not illuminate during brake application.

CONSEQUENCE:
The failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

NOTES:
Mitsubishi recall No. SR-09-001. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.