Recall 14V564 affects 37,145 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles for a brake light switch failure. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 37,145 2007-2009 Outlander SUVs because the brake light switch can malfunction, leaving the brake lights off during braking. That failure leaves following drivers without a clear stopping signal and increases crash risk; Mitsubishi dealers will replace the switch free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on a 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander sits at the brake pedal and tells the rear brake lamps to turn on when the pedal is pressed. It is a small electrical switch, but it does an important job: it warns drivers behind you that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The brake pedal can still feel normal even when this switch is not sending the signal.
On affected Outlanders, silicone grease from production can get onto the switch contacts. Over time, that contamination can form silicon oxide, a residue that raises electrical resistance at the contact point. When resistance gets too high, current does not pass through the switch, and the brake lamps stay off during braking.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver can press the brake pedal normally and still have brake lights that do not illuminate, so the problem is hard to spot unless another person checks the rear lamps while the pedal is applied.
Who's affected?
Covers three Outlander model years using the same brake-light switch.
| 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | Switch |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | Switch |
| Units affected | 37,145 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Inoperative brake lights leave drivers behind you without the normal signal that the Outlander is slowing or stopping. That raises the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon, and use extra caution in traffic until the brake light switch is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the free brake-light switch replacement that fixes brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking.
- Bring the recall notice if Mitsubishi mailed one, or reference recall number 14V564 when you call.
- Leave extra following distance until the repair is complete, since the brake lights can fail to warn drivers behind you.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mitsubishi technician replaces the brake light switch with a new switch so the brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed. The replacement part and labor are free under recall 14V564. This campaign expands an earlier Mitsubishi brake light switch recall, but vehicles already repaired under that earlier recall are not included again. For out of pocket expenses tied to this recall, the owner letter directs owners to contact Mitsubishi Customer Relations for refund instructions. Bring repair paperwork and payment documentation so the service desk can tell you how to submit the reimbursement request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 12, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
| October 14, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 15, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 15, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V564?
Recall 14V564 covers 37,145 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs with a brake light switch that can malfunction, leaving the brake lights off during braking. That means drivers behind you are not warned when the vehicle is stopping. Mitsubishi dealers replace the brake light switch for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Outlander is included in recall 14V564. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the brake light switch replacement. Reference recall number 14V564 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mitsubishi will replace the brake light switch free of charge at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Mitsubishi Outlander before the recall repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that inoperative brake lights fail to warn drivers behind you when you are stopping, increasing crash risk. Check your VIN, then schedule the free brake light switch replacement if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought my Mitsubishi Outlander used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Mitsubishi owner letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Outlander is included, then call a franchised Mitsubishi dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V564000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-888-648-7820 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V564 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V564000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →