Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V548000 Reported July 22, 2016

Fluid may leak from transmission hose

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Power Train · 45,731 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V548000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-16-005
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
45,731
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 22, 2016
Completion Rate
81.81

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V548000 or campaign SR-16-005.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V548000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V548000?

NHTSA recall 16V548000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on July 22, 2016. It addresses: Fluid may leak from transmission hose. The recall affects approximately 45,731 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V548000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-16-005. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.