NHTSA Campaign 18V620000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Sep 14, 2018 · 9,166 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2018 9,166
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2019 9,166
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2017 9,166
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2018 9,166
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV 2018 9,166
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2018 9,166

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V620000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.