SR-22-004 – Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error – 2019-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022

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August 2, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V563000

Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components  POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected  76,508

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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