Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 16V-563 · Mitsubishi vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 16V-563 covers 82,436 Mitsubishi vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V563000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,012 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 25, 2014 to July 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.