NHTSA Recall 16V563000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V563000; Date: Jul. 28, 2016
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 82,436
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-006.
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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