Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, Outlander, ASX recall: ECU relay may overheat and cause ECU to malfunction
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.
The fix
On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander Phev | 5 Dec 2014 | 31 Mar 2016 | 28,059 |
| Outlander | 9 Dec 2014 | 6 Apr 2016 | 28,059 |
| ASX | 5 Dec 2014 | 19 Apr 2016 | 28,059 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 February 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.