Recall 16V-563
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)); Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-563
- Reported
- July 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 82,436 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2016
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2016
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015 to 2016