Vehicle recall 08V680000 · December 19, 2008

2007-2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

The brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause the stop lamps to not illuminate during brake application.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V680000
Reported to NHTSA: December 19, 2008
Filed by: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: SR-09-001
Owner notification: February 24, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 21,493
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Recall 08V680000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mitsubishi Outlander (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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