NHTSA recall 16V-563 (16V563000)
power train recall reported July 28, 2016 - about 82,436 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V563000
- Also written as
- 16V-563
- Manufacturer number
- SR-16-006
- Reported
- July 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~82,436
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-563 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.