Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V548000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V548000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 25, 2014, through november 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2 Includes 45,731 affected units, Fluid may Leak from Transmission Hose, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 25, 2014, through november 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V548000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fluid may leak from transmission hose
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 45,731

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-16-005
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.81

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NHTSA ID: 16V548000
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Created At: 1742808662
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