NHTSA Recall 20V403000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 177,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V403000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-20-004 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 13, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Safety risk
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
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 20V403000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
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.