Mitsubishi Recalls Auto Braking Software

July 6, 2020
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2018 Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles, equipped with a FCM (Forward Collision Mitigation) system that detects pedestrians.

Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2018 Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles, equipped with a FCM (Forward Collision Mitigation) system that detects pedestrians.

Due to incorrect software, the FCM ECU may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

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