CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A welding robot programming error may have caused the center pillar of this vehicle to be welded incorrectly. As a result, the vehicle may not meet federal standards for side impact protection, seat belt anchorages, and roof crush resistance.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the reduced strength of the body structure may increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously and act promptly.
The remedy is free: the manufacturer will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle at no charge. Contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall SR-21-009. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2022 |
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