Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Affected Products
Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture |
| Nhtsa id | 25V507000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V507000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly. |
| Completion rate | 18.73 |
| Corrective action | MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002 |
| Consequence summary | A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR-25-002 |
| Potentially affected | 121529 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |