NHTSA recall 16V563000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Mitsubishi Lancer and 2 more
Reported Jul 28, 201682,436 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-16-006Built Oct 12, 2015 – Apr 27, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.
Power train › Automatic transmissionPower train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)