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An issue affecting the reversing camera of 6552 Mitsubishi Outlanders can be fixed at a dealer with a software update.
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Mitsubishi has recalled the new Outlander due to an issue with its reversing camera.
“Due to a software issue with the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) unit, the rear-view camera display may not display the rear camera image as intended,” the company says in its recall notice.
“If the rear-view camera display does not display the rear camera image while reversing the vehicle, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.”
- A total of 6552 vehicles are affected, from 2021 to 2022
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
Mitsubishi is contacting owners of all affected vehicles.
If you’re one of these owners, you’ll need to make an appointment at any Mitsubishi dealership to have a free software update applied.
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