NHTSA Recall 16V867000: Hinge and attachments (structure) and hatchback/liftgate (structure)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,228 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V867000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-16-011 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Report received | December 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Safety risk
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V867000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.