Vehicle recall 17V609000 · September 29, 2017
Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- Consequence
- If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V609000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2017
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-17-005
- Owner notification
- October 24, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132,552
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2015): 2015
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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