2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — Forward collision avoidance: software: pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
Published September 18, 2018 · Recall initiated: September 14, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V620000, published September 18, 2018 and initiated September 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — Forward collision avoidance: software: pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition.
What's the hazard
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
What to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- OUTLANDER
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS | 2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS | 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — Forward collision avoidance: software: pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V620000 on September 18, 2018. Reported hazard: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
What should I do if I have this product?
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER.