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Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Seat Belt Assembly Error

NHTSA campaign 20V280000 · Reported May 18, 2020 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V280000
Reported to NHTSA	May 18, 2020
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts:rear/other
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles because the seat belt for the right-side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly. Because of this, the seat belt may not properly hold and restrain the person sitting in that seat the way it is designed to.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Mitsubishi dealer at 1-888-648-7820.
3. The inspection and any needed seat belt replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V280000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

Who to contact

Mitsubishi — official Mitsubishi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-648-7820

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Safety risk: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.