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Mitsubishi Outlander Recall 18V620: Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V620, reported September 14, 2018, 9,166 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system with software that can detect pedestrians. The software may apply the brakes for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

When the system keeps braking unnecessarily, a driver may respond by applying additional brake force. The resulting sudden deceleration can increase the risk of being struck from behind in a rear-end collision.

The remedy is a free software update. Dealers will reprogram the Forward Collision Mitigation control unit at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Mitsubishi Motors North America customer service at 1-888-648-7820, referencing recall SR-18-007, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V620Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Risk
If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross20182019
Mitsubishi Outlander20172018
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev2018
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2018