Mitsubishi Lancer recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official safety recall 16V563000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2016 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 | United States |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 2016 | United States |
The problem
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.
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The official 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.