Recall 20V-403
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2014 to 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander and 1 other model: Seat belts (rear/other, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-403
- Reported
- July 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 177,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
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 2014 to 2019
- Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2018 to 2019