Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander Phev, Outlander Sport (2017-2019): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 18V620000 · Sep 14, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
9,166
vehicles affected
9,166
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V620000
- Date
- Sep 14, 2018
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,166
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Software > Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Cross | 2018-2019 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2017-2018 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Phev | 2018 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V620000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2018-2019), Mitsubishi Outlander (2017-2018), Mitsubishi Outlander Phev (2018) and 1 more, about 9,166 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V620000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.