Is the 2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander safe to drive?

The 2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL recall for the 2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander? (Campaign #04V067000)

Your vehicle's owner's manual doesn't have clear instructions on how to properly adjust the headrest when installing a car seat. If the car seat is not installed correctly, your child could be injured in the event of a crash. You'll receive a letter with a sticker that explains the correct steps for adjusting the headrest, and where to put the sticker in your owner's manual. This service is free and will be done at no cost to you.

Campaign 04V067000

Under Review Plain English 2004-02-11

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

What Happened

Your vehicle's owner's manual doesn't have clear instructions on how to properly adjust the headrest when installing a car seat.

Risk if Unfixed

If the car seat is not installed correctly, your child could be injured in the event of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You'll receive a letter with a sticker that explains the correct steps for adjusting the headrest, and where to put the sticker in your owner's manual. This service is free and will be done at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2003 MITSUBISHI Outlander

2003 MITSUBISHI Diamante

2002 MITSUBISHI Diamante

2001 MITSUBISHI Montero

2001 MITSUBISHI Diamante

2000 MITSUBISHI Diamante

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V067000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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