2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER RECALL - #16V563000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER |
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| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/12/2015 - 4/27/2016 |
| Recalled on |
7/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/2016 |
| # Affected |
82,436 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY, RELAY
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