Mitsubishi Outlander recall: Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
Official safety recall 20V403000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2014 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2015 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2019 | United States |
The problem
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.
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The official remedy
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. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.