CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
- Risk
- A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain CVT-equipped vehicles may experience a delay in acceleration under some driving conditions. The transmission control software can cause the vehicle to hesitate when you press the accelerator, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update. Authorized dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software at no charge to you. Check your VIN for open recalls on the manufacturer's site or the NHTSA website, and contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820 if you have questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 20152016 |