MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI HEADLAMP Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MITSUBISHI HEADLAMP
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. is recalling certain MITSUBISHI HEADLAMP equipment due to exterior lighting:headlights issues. WITHOUT THE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM DISABLED, THE HEADLIGHT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO EITHER REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY OR BLIND ONCOMING VEHICLE.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.S (MMNA) IS RECALLING HEADLAMPS USED AS SERVICE PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER AND LANCER SPORTBACK VEHICLES. THE HEADLAMPS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT THE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM PERMANENTLY SEALED. ACCORDINGLY, THE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
WITHOUT THE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM DISABLED, THE HEADLIGHT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO EITHER REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY OR BLIND ONCOMING VEHICLES. BOTH CONDITIONS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MMNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-648-7820.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026