Safety systems may be disabled when in use
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V621000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V621000?
NHTSA recall 18V621000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on September 14, 2018. It addresses: Safety systems may be disabled when in use. The recall affects approximately 58,916 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V621000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-18-008. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.