Large Recall NHTSA · 20V403000 Reported July 13, 2020

Inoperative right rear seat belt buckle

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 177,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V403000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-20-004
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
177,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 2020
Completion Rate
55.47

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 outlander and 2018-2019 outlander phev vehicles. the second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. the interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Safety Consequence

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. the recall began september 1, 2020. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-20-004.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V403000 or campaign SR-20-004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V403000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V403000?

NHTSA recall 20V403000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on July 13, 2020. It addresses: Inoperative right rear seat belt buckle. The recall affects approximately 177,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V403000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-20-004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.