Official recall notice
Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
- Recall date
- 2026-04-21
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 108,046
- Vehicle
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended action
What to do
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Product description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.