Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's liftgate gas spring cylinders might be corroding, which can cause them to lose pressure and break, making the liftgate fall unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gas spring cylinder breaks or the liftgate falls, you could get hurt.
Free Fix
You'll get the left and right liftgate gas springs replaced for free. You'll receive a letter in June 2026 with instructions, or you can call MMNA at 1-888-648-7820 to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
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