Recall 16V-867
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2011 to 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments); Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-867
- Reported
- December 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 50,228 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
The risk
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, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011 to 2016