Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 76,508 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V563000
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | August 02, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V563000 |
| Units affected: | 76,508 |
- Description:
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
- Consequeces:
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.