The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V563000·Announced 2016-07-28

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Lancer Vehicles for CVT Acceleration Delay

Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2016 Outlander Sport, 2016 Outlander, and 2016 Lancer vehicles because a CVT defect may cause acceleration delays, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a crash risk is identified due to acceleration delay, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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. The recall covers 82,436 vehicles in total.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER, LANCER
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
82,436

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • OUTLANDER SPORT
  • OUTLANDER
  • LANCER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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