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2015-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander and others recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 28, 2016. It covers about 82,436 vehicles.

vehicles affected
82,436
reported
Jul 28, 2016
owners notified
Aug 15, 2016
related complaints
210

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 16V563000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 210 complaints about transmission problems.

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer2016 Mitsubishi Outlander2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Questions about recall 16V563000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander and others control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 16V563000, reported on July 28, 2016, covers about 82,436 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V563000?

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.

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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