2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Published December 2, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 2, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V867000, published December 2, 2016. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- OUTLANDER SPORT
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V867000 on December 2, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER SPORT.