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Service bulletin SC-15-003

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10076260
Published by NHTSA2016-07-07
Manufacturer's numberSC-15-003
Manufacturer's date2015-11-01
NHTSA componentENGINE; POWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

Certain vehicles with CVT-8 transmissions may exhibit a shudder condition at low speeds (10 – 40 mph), or a surge/flare of engine rpm at higher speeds. This may be caused by a malfunctioning of the CVT’s hydraulic pressure control software. In the worst case scenario, with continued driving under these conditions, the CVT belt may become damaged and cause a warning light to turn on. Your local Mitsubishi dealer will reprogram the transmission control module (TCM). This repair will take from 0.3 to 0.6 hours to complete. In extreme cases, the transmission may need to be replaced. This repair will take approximately 6.8 to 8.2 hours. However, the dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time due to scheduling. Every effort will be made to minimize your inconvenience. Product improvements will be completed free of charge.

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT2015

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V5630002016-07-28. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
16V5480002016-07-22. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB-24-23-0042024-07-05. Service bulletin. Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
TSB-20-23-001RV42024-04-04. Service bulletin. Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-20-23-001REV2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.
TSB-24-23-0012024-03-02. Service bulletin. Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.
TSB-23-23-0042023-05-04. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.
TSB-11-66-001REV2023-04-07. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TIN-23-66-0012023-04-07. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
TSB-23-23-0012023-02-07. Service bulletin. This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT type F1CJC and W1CJC. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-23-11-0012023-02-07. Service bulletin. This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-22-23-001REV2022-03-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them to diagnose and test drive customer vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions that may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by a poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.