Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 76,508
- Recall opened
- Aug 2, 2022
- Owner notification
- Aug 24, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-22-004
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT2019–2022
Component / system
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk / consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Chronology of events
Please see separate document.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- AUG 10, 2022 - AUG 10, 2022
- Owner notification
- AUG 24, 2022 - AUG 24, 2022
Documents (24)
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V563000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.