Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V069000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-01-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V069000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
141,053
Reported to NHTSA
2018-01-26
Owners notified
2018-03-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mitsubishi Lancer2012 2011 2010 2009
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2012 2011 2010
Mitsubishi Outlander2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.