Mitsubishi Recall SR-16-006: Vehicle Hesitation When Accelerating

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

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

Power Train — Automatic Transmission
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)

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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
JUL 28, 2016
Vehicles Affected
82,436
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-16-006
NHTSA Campaign #
16V563000
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