NHTSA Recall 18V621000: Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and 3 other components
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58,916 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V621000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-18-008 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | September 14, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V621000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2018 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017, 2018 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.