MITSUBISHI LANCER 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V563000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-15 | 2016-07-28 | 2016-07-28 |
Production Dates: 2015-10-12 - 2016-04-27
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-16-006
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82436
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. "MMNA" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission "CVT" that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
