Mitsubishi recalls Lancer, ASX and Outlander

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is notifying owners of Lancer, ASX and Outlander models of a known fault affecting cars fitted with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

According to Mitsubishi, the fault, which is rectified by downloading updated software for the CVT's ECU, results in delayed acceleration. Over 30,000 cars are subject to the recall, including the 16MY Lancer (2070), 15MY and 15.5MY ASX (20,295) and 16MY Outlander (8970).

The Vehicle Identification Number ranges are:

CF Lancer
JMFSTCY4AGU000201 to JMFSTCY4AGU003549

XB ASX
JMFXTGA2WFZ000101 to JMFXTGA2WFZC15104

ZK Outlander
JMFXTGF7WGJ000102 to JMFXTGF7WGJ000845
JMFXTGF7WGZ000101 to JMFXTGF7WGZ005513
JMFXTGF8WGJ000101 to JMFXTGF8WGJ000956
JMFXTGF8WGZ000101 to JMFXTGF8WGZ005577