NHTSA recall 22V-563: Power Train

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported August 2, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Power Train recall

22V-563
August 2, 2022 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V563000
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 2, 2022
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport1 recall total