Mitsubishi is recalling 2007 and 2008 Outlander SUVS due to a malfunction that might prevent the brake lights from turning on. A defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains, "The stop lamp switch of the subject vehicles may have been contaminated with silicone grease during vehicle assembly. If the contamination is sufficient, the contact points may become coated with silicone oxide and not allow the brake lamps to be operative," which "will not provide warning to following traffic and could result in a crash."

Mitsubishi dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. Outlander owners who have paid to fix this problem on their own may be eligible for reimbursement. Mitsubishi will begin contacting Outlander owners in February, but those who wish to make their own repair arrangements may contact the company at 888-MITSU2009.

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