NHTSA recall 21V-821: Structure

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported October 18, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Structure recall

21V-821
October 18, 2021 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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."
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V821000
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report dateOctober 18, 2021
ComponentStructure:Body:Roof and Pillars
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander9 recalls total

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