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🧸 Product PT DK EE PL SE March 5, 2021

Mitsubishi — Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross

Vehicles with Value Selection genuine part replaced heated windshield. Model Year: 2013-2020 (Outlander, Outlander PHEV); 2018-2020 (Eclipse Cross).

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: Due to improper soldering of an electrical connection, the electric terminal of the heated windshield may be overheated excessively when activated. This might cause a thermal incident (cracking of the glass), increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1909 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? Some Mitsubishi cars have a heated windshield. A bad electrical connection in the windshield may get too hot when used.

What's happening? This can crack the glass and raise the chance of an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own an Outlander, Outlander PHEV, or Eclipse Cross in Portugal, Denmark, Estonia, Poland, or Sweden, this could apply to you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mitsubishi dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mitsubishi
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to improper soldering of an electrical connection, the electric terminal of the heated windshield may be overheated excessively when activated. This might cause a thermal incident (cracking of the glass), increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan

First published
March 5, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003315

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi — Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to improper soldering of an electrical connection, the electric terminal of the heated windshield may be overheated excessively when activated. This might cause a thermal incident (cracking of the...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 5, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Denmark, Estonia, Poland, and Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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