NHTSA Campaign 16V548000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jul 22, 2016 · 45,731 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2015 45,731

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V548000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.