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NHTSA Recall 20V280000: Seat belts: rear/other

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,241 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Outlander.

3,241
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (June 17)
NHTSA campaign20V280000
Manufacturer campaignSR-20-002
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER
Report receivedMay 18, 2020
Owner notificationJune 17, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.

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 20V280000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Outlander2019, 2020
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV2019

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.