NHTSA Recall 20V403000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V403000; Date: Jul. 13, 2020
an unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev; 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
Component: Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 177,000
Recall Summary:
mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 outlander and 2018-2019 outlander phev vehicles. the second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. the interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
How to Fix:
mmna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. this recall is expected to begin september 11, 2020. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-20-004.
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.
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