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NHTSARecalled Jul 28, 2016 · #16V563000

Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating

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Description

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. A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating
  • 2015-2016 Outlander Sport
  • 2016 Outlander and Lancer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Outlander
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice