Seat beltsRecall 14V-744 · 2013–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 14V-744 covers 54,779 2013–2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V744000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.
The risk
A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,059 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 20, 2012 to July 23, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.