Recall
Mitsubishi Outlander — 21V821000
NHTSA ID
21V821000
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Outlander
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2021-10-18
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Units Affected
1
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR-21-009
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.