Recall 21V596000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Defect in 2022-2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,735 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V596000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,735 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.
Related Recalls for MITSUBISHI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V507000 | 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 121,529 | |
| 25V369000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 198,940 | |
| 23V345000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 89,907 | |
| 22V563000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 76,508 | |
| 22V470000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 56,080 | |
| 22V335000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 2,865 | |
| 22V027000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 16,616 | |
| 21V821000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | |
| 20V741000 | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | PARKING BRAKE | 21,758 | |
| 21V144000 | 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 15,347 |