NHTSA Recall 21V821000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V821000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-21-009 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | October 18, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V821000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2022 |
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.