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2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: hinge and attachments

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 2, 2016. It covers about 50,228 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50,228
reported
Dec 2, 2016
owners notified
Jan 20, 2017
related complaints
6

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

What is 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 penetration.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 16V867000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 16V867000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 16V867000, reported on December 2, 2016, covers about 50,228 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V867000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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