NHTSA Recall 16V867000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V867000; Date: Dec. 2, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50,228
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 2017
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