Recall 18V-620
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2018 to 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and 3 other models: Forward collision avoidance (software, pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition); Electrical system (software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-620
- Reported
- September 14, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 9,166 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
The risk
If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
The fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
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 Eclipse Cross 2018 to 2019
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 to 2018
- Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2018
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018