Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's computer system that controls the automatic transmission may need to be updated to prevent a delay in acceleration, which can happen in certain driving conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, you could experience a hesitation when accelerating, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A software update will be performed on your CVT control unit, completely free of charge, to ensure your vehicle accelerates smoothly and safely. The update will be done at a dealership, and you'll be notified when it's ready.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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