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NHTSA recall 18V069000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

Mitsubishi Lancer and 3 more

Reported Jan 26, 2018141,053 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-18-001Built Mar 20, 2008 – Nov 17, 2011

The defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

The risk

If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mitsubishi Lancer
2009201020112012
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
201020112012
Mitsubishi Outlander
20082009201020112012
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
20112012

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.