Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport
— Recall Campaign #16V563000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 82,436 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V563000
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | July 28, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V563000 |
| Units affected: | 82,436 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.