NHTSA recall 16V-867 (16V867000)
structure recall reported December 2, 2016 - about 50,228 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V867000
- Also written as
- 16V-867
- Manufacturer number
- SR-16-011
- Reported
- December 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,228
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Why it is dangerous
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-867 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.