NHTSA recall 16V867000
Structure · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's 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…
Why it matters: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V867000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.