2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Recall

Campaign:
16V458000 on 06/22/2016
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
08/19/2002 - 05/31/2006
Affected:
194,674
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 lancer, 2004 lancer wagon, 2003-2006 lancer evolution, 2003-2006 outlander and 2007-2013 outlander v-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. in the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Consequence:
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began january 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-003.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2006 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
0513011
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Corrected dtc p2100 & p2101 set conditions & elimination of dtcs p2102 & p2103 - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
0613007
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0134 and/or p0154 (heated oxygen sensor circuit no activity detected) to set in the pcm during engine warm-up. pcm reprogramming for dtc
Bulletin:
0613005
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
0613006
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm. *tt
Bulletin:
07002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Cooling fan controller. *kb
Bulletin:
137
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb
Bulletin:
TSB-08-37-006
Component:
017400 steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Summary:
Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
Bulletin:
TT237
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin:
TIN1800009
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is a technical information notice sent to dealers, to inform them that mb991855v (12-13 pin reprogramming adapter) is now available for purchase. to reprogram 2002 - 2006 montero and 2003 - 2006 outlander vehicles, mb991855 is necessar

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