Franklin, TN – May 27, 2023 – Mitsubishi (NASDAQ:MSBHF) is recalling 89,907 SUVs because their rearview cameras may fail to display an image when backing up. This ups the risk of a crash, injury, and property damage.
This is at least the second Mitsubishi recall for this issue since last year.
The latest edition includes:
- 2022 – 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Recall summary
Listed SUVs have a display on their dashboard as a part of the infotainment system, which reproduces the image from the rearview camera when backing up. In affected vehicles, a software error may cause this display to show a black screen instead of the rearview camera’s feed.
Recall risks
The recall comes on the back of several warranty claims and field reports but fortunately, no injuries or crashes have been reported. All risks caused by an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall.
Other Mitsubishi recalls
In July 2022, Mitsubishi recalled more than 50,000 Outlanders over a similar problem with their rearview cameras.
In addition, some of these SUVs may have been affected by a recall from August 2022 caused by transmission issues.
The repair
Dealers will fix the issue by upgrading the relevant software free of charge.
Owners should be notified on June 20, 2023.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Almost 90,000 SUVs are affected by this Mitsubishi rearview camera recall. To do a Mitsubishi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
