Mitsubishi Motors Recalling 108,000 US Vehicles Over Liftgate Issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

The recall affects some of the company’s Outlander and Outlander hybrid SUVs, NHTSA said.

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As a remedy, Mitsubishi will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge, the auto regulator said.

(Reporting by Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)