Recall 20V403000: 2014–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 177,000
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
The risk
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
- 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V403000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-20-004
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 1, 2020
- Components
- Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology