Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The adaptive cruise control system in your vehicle uses a computer to help slow down or stop your car if you're following too closely. The software that controls this system might be miswritten, causing it to fail when you need it most.
Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems like automatic emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, and stability control fail, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially in emergency situations, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will update the software controlling your vehicle's safety systems at no cost to you. This update will ensure your safety features work as intended, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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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