Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 16V-548 · 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 16V-548 covers 45,731 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V548000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,810 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 25, 2014 to November 25, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.