Doors: latchRecall 17V-233 · Mitsubishi vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 17V-233 covers 35,674 Mitsubishi vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V233000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
The risk
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.
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
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,108 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 11, 2015 to July 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.