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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recalled for seat belt fault

Mitsubishi Australia has issued a recall for a total of 1948 cars, citing an incorrectly assembled seat belt anchor on the rear right seat of the current generation Outlander SUV.


Both the regular petrol-powered models and plug-in-hybrid variants have been affected, the company says.

 

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A spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia told Drive the problem stemmed from the right rear seats being fitted with shoulder anchors designed for the left side of the car.

“This is simply a click-out-click-in procedure,” the spokesperson said.

The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the fault could cause the occupant to be improperly restrained in the case of an accident.

Mitsubishi’s spokesperson said no cases of malfunction had been recorded in Australia, but confirmed customers with affected cars will be contacted as a precaution.

 

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The recalled cars were sold between July 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 1,948 cars involved in the recall can be found here.

To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Mitsubishi dealership by clicking here.

William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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