Transport CanadaCritical
2008 MITSUBISHI LANCERTransport Canada Recall #2020216
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member. This could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of control can create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front cross-member (subframe). If no significant corrosion is found, the dealer will spray a sealing and anti-corrosion coating both inside and on the cross-member. If significant corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the cross-member.
81,449 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SR-20-003Updated June 10, 2026