NHTSA recall 16V-548 (16V548000)
power train recall reported July 22, 2016 - about 45,731 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V548000
- Also written as
- 16V-548
- Manufacturer number
- SR-16-005
- Reported
- July 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~45,731
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-548 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.