Forward Collision Avoidance:Software:Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition (18V620000)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV

2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

Campaign No: 18V620000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 9166

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2018 JUN

SYSTEM

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.