Outlander in transmission recall

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is recalling 82,436 vehicles in the US to fix a transmission problem, says Automotive News. The recall covers certain Outlander Sport crossovers produced in 2015 and 2016, some 2016 Outlander crossovers and a few 2016 Lancer compact cars. The recalled vehicles have constant velocity transmissions, which can “momentarily experience a loss of signal, leading to a delay in acceleration after a stop or after driving at a constant speed and increasing the risk of an accident.” The transmission was produced by Japanese supplier, JATCO, who began an investigation into the problem in January following a customer complaint. In a report filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mitsubishi said: “As a result of this investigation, JATCO confirmed moments where the range switch lost its signal due to a decrease in contact pressure between two electrical terminals within the switch.” “This signal loss caused engine torque reduction, resulting in a feeling of hesitation for drivers.” Affected transmissions will be reprogrammed by dealers, free of charge.