Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 18V-071 · Mitsubishi vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 18V-071 covers 56,641 Mitsubishi vehicles for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
The risk
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,527 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 8, 2006 to March 3, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.