Recall 16V563000: 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2015–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 82,436
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V563000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-16-006
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 15, 2016
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain); Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology