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.

Electrical System — Software
Forward Collision Avoidance — Software — Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: FCM-ECU Reprogramming Safety Recall Campaign
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: FCM-ECU Reprogramming Safety Recall Campaign
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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