2007-2008 Mitsubishi Outlander: Recall History

2007-08 w/o power seat: Terminal of floor harness connector for power seat, installed under floormat in vehicles sold in specified states, may corrode due to exposure to melted snow; heating and melting of connector could result in fire.

2007-2008 Outlander without power seats: This recall applies to vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The wiring connector for power seats, in vehicles without the power-seat option, is routed underneath the carpet on the floorboard, and can corrode if exposed to road salt and snow from the driver's shoes in winter. This would result in a short-circuit and melting of the connector, which increases risk of fire. Dealers will relocate the floor harness beneath both the passenger and driver seats, above the carpet, and away from the bottom of the floorboard to prevent contact with any future salt and snow.