NHTSASTRUCTURE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
Published: April 20, 2026Recall ID: 26V252000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
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. 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 | 26V252000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V252000 |
| 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. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly. |
| Corrective action | MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507. |
| Consequence summary | A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR-26-001 |
| Potentially affected | 108046 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |