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Recall 21V-821

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Structure (body, roof and pillars).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-821
Reported
October 18, 2021
Vehicles affected
1 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

The fix

MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.

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