# Service bulletin TSB\-20\-42A\-001

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10172712
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-03\-23
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-20\-42A\-001
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-02\-03
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

## NHTSA's summary

This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque of the fixing bolt for the tailgate latch, and to distinguish the different torques for the 2 types of bolts for 2019 model year vehicles.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172712-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172712-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals, Latches and locks

## Vehicles listed

- 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
- 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V252000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V252000.md), 2026-04-20: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
- [25V507000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V507000.md), 2025-08-07: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
- [2025405](/recalls/tc/2025405.md), 2025-08-06: Structure
- [2024554](/recalls/tc/2024554.md), 2024-09-19: Label

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TIN\-25\-SR\-002A](/bulletins/11025235.md), 2025-11-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field performance of certain liftgate gas springs outside the population of vehicles covered by Safety Recall No. SR\-25\-002.
- [TECH TALK 284](/bulletins/11013875.md), 2025-02-06, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- [TECH TALK 281](/bulletins/11007471.md), 2024-09-07, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; STRUCTURE:BODY; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- [TSB\-24\-17\-001](/bulletins/10252696.md), 2024-04-04, Service bulletin: STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Service Manual Revision \- This Technical Service Bulletin provides the addition of the Steering Wheel Switch Light Lens disassembly and assembly procedure in the applicable Service Manual sections.
- [DEALER LETTER](/bulletins/10240443.md), 2023-08-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- [DEALER LETTER](/bulletins/10237509.md), 2023-06-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them of the annual distribution of Electric Vehicle \(EV\) insulated gloves.
- [TSB\-23\-00\-004](/bulletins/10235609.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap\-film adhesive residue.
- [TSB\-23\-00\-001](/bulletins/10235608.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating \(GVWR\) or 100 lbs.
- [DEALER LETTER](/bulletins/10235606.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- [TSB\-23\-33\-001](/bulletins/10231422.md), 2023-02-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT. This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. \(Service Manual Revision\)

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