NHTSA Campaign Id 22V563000; Date: Aug. 2, 2022
an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 76,508
mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2019-2022 outlander sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. a software error in the transmission control unit (cvt-ecu) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
dealers will update the cvt-ecu software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2022. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-22-004.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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