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Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 Recall: Incorrect Rim Size Risk

Mitsubishi recalls 2018-2019 Outlanders with incorrect rear wheel rim size labels, risking non-compliance with safety standards. Owners must get a corrected label to avoid crash risks.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #18V591000VehicleMitsubishi ›
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What happened, in plain English

Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlander SUVs because the certification label lists the wrong rear wheel rim size. This could cause the vehicle to fail safety standards and increase crash risk if the wrong rim is installed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224218-mitsubishi-outlander-2019-recall-incorrect-rim-size-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224218-mitsubishi-outlander-2019-recall-incorrect-rim-size-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V591000

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“Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 Recall: Incorrect Rim Size Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224218-mitsubishi-outlander-2019-recall-incorrect-rim-size-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V591000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V591000).

Why it’s dangerous

The certification label shows the wrong rear wheel rim size, which means the vehicle might not meet federal safety standards. If the wrong rim size is installed, it could lead to a crash due to improper vehicle balance.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs with 18-inch alloy wheels are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the incorrect label are at risk of non-compliance with safety standards.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for a certification label on the vehicle that lists the incorrect rear wheel rim size. This recall applies to 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander models with 18-inch alloy wheels.

  • Brand
    Mitsubishi
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Get Corrected Label

    Contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820 to receive a free corrected certification label.

  2. Replace Label at Dealer

    Alternatively, have a dealer replace the label for free if you prefer not to use the mail service.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 5 months.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: May 9, 201812. Recall began: Sep 26, 201822018
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V591000 (May 9, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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