Recall - Brake Light Switch replacement: Overview
No: SR-09-001Date: February, 2009
Model: 2007-08 Outlander
SUBJECT:
OUTLANDER STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
On some affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch connector may have been contaminated with grease during vehicle assembly. The grease may have seeped into the switch affecting the electrical contacts. The resulting poor electrical connection may prevent the stop lamps from illuminating when the brake pedal is depressed.
This Safety Recall Bulletin contains instructions for replacing the stop lamp switch. A new stop lamp switch must be installed.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
2007 Outlander built September 08, 2006 - December 28, 2006.
2008 Outlander built November 1, 2007 - April 16, 2008.
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be inspected, and repaired if necessary, before the vehicle is sold. Each dealer's affected VINS can be found on the MDL as part of their Open Recalls list. Dealers must check the VINS of their used inventory vehicles on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. Please contact owners of recently sold VINs to bring their vehicle to the dealership for this procedure.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the stop lamp switch replaced. A copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this recall campaign procedure, CHECK THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
Following the instructions in this recall bulletin, replace the stop lamp switch. Refer to the Parts Information section later in this recall campaign bulletin for the stop lamp switch part number and related information.
PARTS INFORMATION
RECALL CLAIM INFORMATION