Recall 22V563000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Defect in 2019-2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 76,508 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V563000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 76,508 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 22V027000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 16,616 | |
| 21V821000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | |
| 21V596000 | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 3,735 | |
| 20V741000 | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | PARKING BRAKE | 21,758 | |
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