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Mitsubishi - Prolonged braking by collision avoidance system
Official notice
14 Sept 2018
Last checked
14 Sept 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Prolonged braking by collision avoidance system. 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. Published 2018-09-14.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
9,166
Recall number
SR-18-007
Official notice
2018-09-14
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
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