Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a software issue with the system that helps prevent collisions, like automatic emergency braking, when you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system doesn't work right, you could be more likely to be in a crash, which could cause serious harm.
Free Fix
Don't worry, we'll fix it for you at no cost. Your dealer will update the software for the Hydraulic Unit-ECU, and you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
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