2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: cooling unit and lines
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 22, 2016. It covers about 45,731 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 45,731
- reported
- Jul 22, 2016
- owners notified
- Aug 15, 2016
- related complaints
- 118
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
- Risk
- If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
Recall number 16V548000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 118 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V548000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport cooling unit and lines?
Yes. Recall 16V548000, reported on July 22, 2016, covers about 45,731 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V548000?
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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