NHTSA recall 18V-620 (18V620000)
electrical system recall reported September 14, 2018 - about 9,166 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V620000
- Also written as
- 18V-620
- Manufacturer number
- SR-18-007
- Reported
- September 14, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,166
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-620 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.