91,000-Plus Mitsubishi Outlanders, Outlander Plug-in Hybrids Recalled for Liftgates

Mitsubishi’s second major recall of the year affects nearly 91,700 examples of its Outlander and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUVs. The issue involves the vehicles’ liftgate gas spring cylinders.

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Affected SUVs include model-year 2014-20 Outlanders and model-year 2018-22 Outlander PHEVs sold or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, D.C., West Virginia or Wisconsin. In these vehicles, salt water may accumulate within the dust cap of the liftgate’s gas spring cylinder; this could cause corrosion and a loss of pressure, potentially resulting in a rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs for free. Mitsubishi will begin notifying owners Oct. 6, but those with further questions in the meantime can contact the automaker at 888-648-7820 (Mitsubishi’s number for this recall is SR-25-002), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.

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