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VehicleSep 14, 20189,166 affected

Mitsubishi recall: Forward collision avoidance

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 could 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

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

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V620000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 14, 2018
Owners notified
Oct 16, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
9,166
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 1, 2016 to Jun 13, 2018
Part
Forward collision avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition; Electrical system › Software
Maker's own recall number
SR-18-007

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

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