SR-16-006 – CVT Hesitation – 2015-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport & 2016 Outlander & Lancer

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash

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July 28, 2016 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V563000

Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V563

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components  POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 82,436

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

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