Recall 22V335000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Defect in 2022-2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,865 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V335000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,865 |
| 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 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. 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 the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V369000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 198,940 | |
| 23V345000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 89,907 | |
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| 22V470000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 56,080 | |
| 22V027000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 16,616 | |
| 21V821000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | |
| 21V596000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 3,735 | |
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