Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport +2 more: Forward collision avoidance — pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition

Affects Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Phev · 2017–2019 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational