2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Recalls (8)

Campaign:
16V563000 on 07/27/2016
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
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:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
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:
16V867000 on 12/01/2016
Component:
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Manufactured:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
Affected:
50,228
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to june 1, 2012, and 2016 outlander sport vehicles manufactured january 11, 2016, to july 8, 2016. the lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Consequence:
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. the recall began on january 20, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-011.
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:
16V867000 on 12/01/2016
Component:
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
Manufactured:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
Affected:
50,228
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to june 1, 2012, and 2016 outlander sport vehicles manufactured january 11, 2016, to july 8, 2016. the lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Consequence:
If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. the recall began on january 20, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-011.
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:
17V233000 on 04/09/2017
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
Affected:
35,674
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2016 outlander and outlander sport vehicles. the inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
Consequence:
If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. the recall began august 25, 2017. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-002.
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:
17V609000 on 10/01/2017
Component:
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Manufactured:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
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:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
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:
01/10/2016 - 07/07/2016
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.

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT TSBs (20)

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-16-42B-002
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, that was sent to dealers, regarding revisions to the body repair manual.
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-16-54-006
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-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:
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:
TIN1737001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This is a technical information notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pullin
Bulletin:
TIN1737001
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This is a technical information notice, sent to dealers, informing them that they must submit required documents and photographs when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pullin
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:
TSB1500005
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, provides general pre-delivery inspection procedures for 2016 model year vehicles (except i-miev).
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
Bulletin:
TIN-18-23-004
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This is a technical information notice sent to dealers. the notice informs dealers of some reported coolant leaking from the transmission cooler line hoses at the cvt8 fluid cooler. the notice informs dealers that mmna is looking to collect

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