Recall 18V-621: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 2017–2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2 more

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall for forward collision avoidance, reported to NHTSA on Sep 14, 2018, covering about 58,916 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-621
Report date
Sep 14, 2018
Vehicles affected
58,916
Owners notified
Oct 16, 2018

The problem

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.

The risk

If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
ComponentForward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electrical System › Software
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V621000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross2018All years
Mitsubishi Outlander2017, 2018All years
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev2018All years
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2018All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-621?

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.

How is recall 18V-621 fixed?

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.