Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V867000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V867000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 50,228 affected units, Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-011.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V867000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-12-02T00:00:00
Subject: Lift gate supports may fail and lift gate may fall
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 50,228

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-16-011
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-011.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.08

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NHTSA ID: 16V867000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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