Recall 16V-458: front crossmember corrosion can let the lower arms detach (salt states)
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What causes "Recall 16V-458: front crossmember corrosion can let the lower arms detach (salt states)" on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says road-salt exposure can corrode the front crossmember until the lower arms detach, on cars sold or ever registered in 22 salt-belt states and DC. Fix: Dealers inspect and seal or replace the crossmember free.
Symptoms
Rust on the front crossmember; in the worst case a front lower control arm can come loose.
Cause
NHTSA says road-salt exposure can corrode the front crossmember until the lower arms detach, on cars sold or ever registered in 22 salt-belt states and DC.
Fix (summary)
Dealers inspect and seal or replace the crossmember free. The recall began January 2017 (MMNA SR-16-003). Check the VIN.
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- ACD pump faults: all ACD mode lights flash
- Rear wing center element can break at high speed
More for this car
- All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) fitment answers · CT9A (Evolution IX) common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 16V-458: front crossmember corrosion, 2003-06 Lancer Evolution and other Mitsubishis (salt states) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2003-2006 Lancer Evolution in salt states; inspect, seal or replace.
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