Fuel Pump May Fail

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Risk / consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.

Chronology of events

1. June 2021

   In June 2021, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) received 5 field reports from the US stating that the engine didn’t start or the engine stalled while driving. MMC began an investigation. From July through November 2021, MMC received 21 additional field reports from the US. Inspection of parts revealed that the commutator and brushes in the fuel pump were abnormally worn resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. Further investigation indicated that abnormal wear on the commutator could occur from potentially inappropriate manufacturing processes utilized by specific operators. MMC continued analyzing the potential for future field occurrences. From December 2021 through January 2022, MMC continued investigating returned parts and confirmed the abnormal wear on the commutator was due to an inappropriate manufacturing processes utilized by the supplier. MMC concluded that all fuel pumps with the commutator produced before July 2021 may be possibly affected, and field occurrences may continue in the future. MMC is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

2. Jan 17, 2022

   On January 17, 2022, MMC determined that a field action was necessary in the US to address this condition, and advised MMNA to conduct a safety recall.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

FEB 07, 2022 - FEB 07, 2022

Owner notification

MAR 18, 2022 - MAR 18, 2022

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