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Mitsubishi liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

NHTSA campaign 26V-252 · Reported April 20, 2026 · 108,046 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mitsubishi Outlander
VEHICLES AFFECTED
108,046
REMEDY
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported a problem with the hatchback/liftgate support device/strut. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

WHY IT MATTERS

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-252.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2022Mitsubishi Outlander

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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