# Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture (26V252000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture |
| NHTSA ID | 26V252000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-26-001 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 108046 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 108,046 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V252000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.