The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V620000·Announced 2018-09-14

Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Eclipse Cross Models for Braking Software Defect

Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2017-2019 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because faulty software may cause the Forward Collision Mitigation system to brake for too long, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.

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 the defect increases the risk of a rear-end collision, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain 2017-2018 Outlander, 2018 Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2018 Outlander PHEV vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. The recall affects 9,166 vehicles.

Due to incorrect software, the FCM Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected. If the system activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2018. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, ECLIPSE CROSS, OUTLANDER PHEV
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
9,166

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 (4)

  • OUTLANDER
  • OUTLANDER SPORT
  • ECLIPSE CROSS
  • OUTLANDER PHEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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