Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport (2016): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 17V233000 · Apr 6, 2017 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
35,674
vehicles affected
35,674
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V233000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2017
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 35,674
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
What can happen
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2016 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V233000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Outlander (2016), Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2016), about 35,674 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V233000?
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
What can happen?
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.