NHTSA Recall # | 122733 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V233000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-17-002 |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | OUTLANDER |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 25/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/05/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/03/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/04/17 |
Report created | 10/04/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 35674 |
Defect summary | Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion. |
Consequence summary | If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began august 25, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-002. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |