MITSUBISHI 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped wit…

Recall #: 18V620000

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Mitsubishi recalled Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHE….

MITSUBISHI 2017-2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE was recalled by Mitsubishi in September 14, 2018. Reason: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, …. Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated sof…. Verify recall #18V620000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mitsubishi issued this NHTSA recall-Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, ….

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agency class: September 14, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V620000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18V620000
Date reported	September 14, 2018
Date initiated	September 14, 2018
Recalling firm	Mitsubishi
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is be…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 14, 2018. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18V620000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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