NHTSA recall 20V-403 (20V403000)
seat belts recall reported July 13, 2020 - about 177,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V403000
- Also written as
- 20V-403
- Manufacturer number
- SR-20-004
- Reported
- July 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~177,000
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Why it is dangerous
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-403 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.