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.