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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V548000

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Published July 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 22, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V548000, published July 22, 2016. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MITSUBISHI
Model
OUTLANDER SPORT
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Lot
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V548000 on July 22, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER SPORT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)