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Mitsubishi Outlander seat belts may not secure child seats

NHTSA campaign 21V596000 · Reported Aug 2, 2021 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V596000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 2, 2021
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts:front:retractor
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
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 2022 Outlander vehicles because the front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate too early. When this happens, the retractor may not hold a child restraint system securely in place the way it is designed to. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal requirements covering occupant crash protection and child seat security.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Mitsubishi dealer, or call Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
3. The seat belt inspection and replacement, if needed, is free of charge.

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 21V596000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 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

Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles and Child Restraints · all 4 Mitsubishi recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.

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