2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recalls (8)

Campaign:
14V744000 on 11/20/2014
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
07/19/2012 - 07/22/2014
Affected:
54,779
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 outlander sport vehicles manufactured july 20, 2012, to july 23, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.
Consequence:
A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-011.
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.
Campaign:
16V548000 on 07/21/2016
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Manufactured:
06/24/2014 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
45,731
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2015 mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles manufactured june 25, 2014, through november 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0l engine and a continuously variable transmission (cvt). during assembly, a clamp for a cvt hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.
Consequence:
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-16-005.
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.
Campaign:
16V563000 on 07/27/2016
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
06/24/2014 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
82,436
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 outlander sport vehicles and 2016 outlander and lancer vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (cvt) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Consequence:
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the cvt control unit with modified software, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-006.
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.
Campaign:
16V563000 on 07/27/2016
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
06/24/2014 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
82,436
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 outlander sport vehicles and 2016 outlander and lancer vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (cvt) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Consequence:
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the cvt control unit with modified software, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-006.
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.
Campaign:
16V792000 on 10/30/2016
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured:
07/19/2012 - 01/04/2015
Affected:
93,801
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to january 5, 2015. in the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. the water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Consequence:
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. the manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-010.
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.
Campaign:
17V609000 on 10/01/2017
Component:
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Manufactured:
10/14/2014 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
132,552
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2015-2017 outlander, 2015-2016 lancer and outlander sport, and 2015 lancer evolution vehicles. these vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Consequence:
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. the recall began october 24, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-005.
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.
Campaign:
18V070000 on 01/28/2018
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
07/19/2012 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
170,354
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2014-2016 outlander and 2013-2016 outlander sport vehicles. water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence:
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. if the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 27, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-002.
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.
Campaign:
18V103000 on 02/13/2018
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured:
07/19/2012 - 11/24/2015
Affected:
158,651
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2011-2016 outlander sport vehicles. water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence:
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-004.
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.

2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT TSBs (38)

Bulletin:
TIN-15-23-001
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mitsubishi: during acceleration, on some vehicles, at low speeds, a stumble or lack of acceleration is experienced and issue is intermittently. model 2015 outlander sport. *pe
Bulletin:
TT-218
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mitsubishi: information provided regarding various issues as power window on driver's door, a/c compressor issues, piston scuff, daytime running light or intake and exhaust system or replacement of rear axle assembly. various model years
Bulletin:
SC-15-003
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Certain vehicles with cvt-8 transmissions may exhibit a shudder condition at low speeds (10 ' 40 mph), or a surge/flare of engine rpm at higher speeds. this may be caused by a malfunctioning of the cvt's hydraulic pressure control software.
Bulletin:
SC-15-003
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Certain vehicles with cvt©\8 transmissions may exhibit a shudder condition at low speeds (10 ¨c 40 mph), or a surge/flare of engine rpm at higher speeds. this may be caused by a malfunctioning of the cvt¡¯s hydraulic pressure control soft
Bulletin:
15-US-01-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Exhaust heat shield service parts available for repairs. several of the exhaust pipe heat shield components are now availalbe as service parts. when repairing a vehicle for a noise due to a loose heat shield, do not replace the center
Bulletin:
15-US-01-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject: exhaust heat shield service parts available for repairs. several of exhaust pipe heatshield components now available as service parts.
Bulletin:
TSB-16-52A-002
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) sent to dealers, to inform them that this tsb updates the interior section of the affected service manuals to add a warning to check occupant classification sensor accuracy during front seat remova
Bulletin:
TSB-16-35-001
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to inform them of the update to the service brakes section of the affected models' service manuals.
Bulletin:
TSB-16-42A-001
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This technical service bulletin instructs dealers to inspect the door glass free play between the front and rear run channels, if there are door glass chatter or binding during operation.
Bulletin:
TIN-15-SC-003-B
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a technical information notice sent to dealers to inform them of a service campaign bulletin revision. the revised service campaign bulletin includes instructions that dealers need to follow when encountering a vehicle included in b
Bulletin:
SC-15-003REV
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a revised service campaign bulletin which includes instructions that dealers need to follow when encountering a vehicle included in both sc-15-003 and sr-16-006.
Bulletin:
SC15003CUSTLETTE
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is the letter sent to owners who have not yet responded to customer satisfaction campaign sc-15-003.
Bulletin:
TSB-16-54-006
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This technical service bulletin (tsb) was sent to dealers to inform them that some vehicles with one-touch start system may exhibit a condition where the ignition cannot be turned off when battery voltage drops. this tsb also includes instr
Bulletin:
TIN-16-35-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is a technical information notice that was sent to dealers to inform them that the abs hydraulic unit parts for 2014 - 2016 outlander sport vehicles will be placed on 209 restriction effective immediately. technicians must refer to the
Bulletin:
TSB-15-15-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This technical service bulletin adds the non-reusable parts indication that was missing from the service manual for certain exhaust fasteners.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-00-001
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, supersedes tsb−14−00−010, issued july, 2014 to add 2.4l powertrain technical specifications.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-00-002
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, highlights important features and service information for the 2015 outlander sport (u.s. models only), including the new 2.4l es and gt models.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-23-001
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions for ecu initialization when the valve body, cvt assembly or cvt−ecu (ecu) is replaced.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-52A-001
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides the correct torque specification for the 2012 outlander sport service manual. other models' service manuals are updated with information for the outer seat belt on the front pas
Bulletin:
TSB-15-54-001
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, instructs the dealer to update the hfm software that allows voice recognition to complete before connection to the phone begins, to rectify the condition where the hfm attempts a bluetoo
Bulletin:
EXHAUSTMANBRKT
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
This is a communication to dealers who may have received affected vehicles, to inspect for, and if necessary, install missing exhaust manifold support bracket.
Bulletin:
TSB-17-32-001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This technical service bulletin (tsb), sent to dealers, updates the power plant mount section of the affected service manuals to correct the clamping torque of steering gear and linkage in front crossmember removal and installation.
Bulletin:
FRONTWIPERSYSTEM
Component:
130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
Summary:
This is a worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish, wiper motor connector, and wiper link boots. the parts being studied must also be shipped to mmna for examination.
Bulletin:
FRONTWIPERSYSTEM
Component:
130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
Summary:
This is an example of a completed worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish gaps, wiper motor connector's conditions, and wiper link boots.
Bulletin:
TSB-17-52A-001
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for replacement of the front seat belt stopper buttons.
Bulletin:
TSB-16-54-001
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This tsb instructs the dealer to update the hfm (hands free module) software to improve the bluetooth® connection with iphone/ipod/ipad when the device is connected to wi‐fi. this update addresses unstable, repeatedly connecting and d
Bulletin:
15-US-01-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
This is a parts bulletin informing dealers that the exhaust heat shield parts are available for repairs.
Bulletin:
TSB-17-23-002
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, to provide instructions for diagnosing and test driving vehicles with shudder/surge condition and/or dtc.
Bulletin:
TSB-17-42A-001
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin that was provided to dealers, to supercede tsb-15-42a-001, to update the affected possible rust areas and to require photos of the affected areas.
Bulletin:
TIN-17-23-001
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a technical information notice sent to dealers, to detail the procedures required after replacing a continuously variable transmission.
Bulletin:
TIN1523002
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
This is a technical information notice that was sent to dealers to inform them that the cvt-8 automatic transaxle assembly had been placed on "209" order restriction.
Bulletin:
TIN1523001
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This is a technical information notice that was provided to dealers to inform them of mmna's investigation of momentary stumble or lack of acceleration at low speeds. dealers were advised to inspect the transmission range switch and control
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
Bulletin:
TT237
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin:
TIN-18-13-001
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
This is a technical information notice sent to dealers. this notice informs dealers how to address stored dtcs (including p0657) in extremely cold ambient temperatures. dealers can remedy this by replacing the throttle actuator control (tac
Bulletin:
TSB-18-52A-001
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. this tsb instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and r
Bulletin:
TSB-18-54-002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. it provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that bluetooth pairing code given by the hands free link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, sams
Bulletin:
TSB-18-54-003
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. it provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the etacs ecu with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's door

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