NHTSA Recall 16V548000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V548000; Date: Jul. 22, 2016
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 45,731
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2. 0l engine and a continuously variable transmission (cvt). During assembly, a clamp for a cvt hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
How to Fix:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-16-005.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 2016
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