USA RECALL #3 - Mitsubishi is recalling three of it's models for possible issues relating to the CVT system on the vehicles.

RECALL Subject : Vehicle Hesitation when Accelerating

Report Receipt Date: JUL 28, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V563000 

Component(s): POWER TRAIN 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 82,436 

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

CONSEQUENCE:

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

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.