Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEV Recall R/2018/286: On Certain Vehicles Equipped With Fcm Fcm May Activate The Brake For Longer Than Necessary, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 6,752
- vehicles in the UK
- R3037010 R3037020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEV vehicles built between 5 August 2016 and 6 July 2018. Collision avoidance system may activate the brake for longer than necessary. The recall notice describes the fix as: the ECU will be rewritten with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Collision avoidance system may activate the brake for longer than necessary.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FCM FCM MAY ACTIVATE THE BRAKE FOR LONGER THAN NECESSARY Defect: Collision avoidance system may activate the brake for longer than necessary. Remedy: The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the ECU will be rewritten with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEV built between 5 August 2016 and 6 July 2018 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 6,752 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R3037010 R3037020 or the DVSA reference R/2018/286. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse CrossThe front wheel moulding could become detached and fall from the vehicle | Book soon | R/2021/334 | |
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVIf there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances | Low | R/2021/233 | |
| Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly | Urgent | R/2020/146 | |
| Outlander PHEVThe resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode | Low | R/2019/142 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2018/285 on 3 Nov 2018, for the brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted. The one launched after it was R/2018/335 on 2 Jan 2019, for the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/286, launched 3 November 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.