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Vehicle recall 18V620000 · September 14, 2018

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Outlander and 2 more models

Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V620000
Reported to NHTSA
September 14, 2018
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
SR-18-007
Owner notification
October 16, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
9,166
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Forward collision avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition; Electrical system › Software
Recall 18V620000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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