Recall Alert: 2015-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2016 Outlander, Lancer
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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 82,000 model-year 2015-16 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUVs, and model-year 2016 Outlander SUVs and Lancer sedans, all equipped with continously variable automatic transmissions
The Problem: The CVT in certain driving conditions may cause an acceleration delay, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mitsubishi began notifying owners on Aug. 15. Owners can call the automaker at 888-648-7820 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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