Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport Vehicles for Lift Gate Corrosion Risk
Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2012 and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because the lift gate support tube may corrode, causing the gate to fall suddenly and increase injury risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (lift gate support) that poses a risk of injury if the gate falls suddenly, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2012 and 2016 model year Outlander Sport vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between August 26, 2010, and June 1, 2012, as well as those manufactured between January 11, 2016, and July 8, 2016.
The defect involves the lift gate support outer tube, which may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment. This can allow the tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly and increasing the risk of injury.
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 50,228
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- OUTLANDER SPORT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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