The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
The risk
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-233 (15V233000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-15-003 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor |
| Report date | April 20, 2015 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 76,958 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Owner complaints about the a/c & heater
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-233 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76,958 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.