Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V620000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V620000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 9,166 affected units, Prolonged Braking by Collision Avoidance System, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.