Recall 18V620000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER |
| 2018 | MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE CROSS |
| 2018 | MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER |
| 2018 | MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER PHEV |
| 2018 | MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER SPORT |
| 2019 | MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE CROSS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.