Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Mitsubishi recalls 91K vehicles due to gas springs that may rupture, (Aug 22, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
By Deja Rothschild
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling approximately 91,697 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 (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V507, Report receipt date: Aug. 7, 2025).
Remedy. MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed October 6, 2025.
Contact Information. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA’s number for this recall is SR-25-002.
Companies: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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