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NHTSARecalled Dec 2, 2016 · #16V867000

Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall
  • 2011-2012 Outlander Sport
  • 2016 Outlander Sport
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2012 Outlander, 2016 Outlander
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice