NHTSA Campaign 18V069000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Jan 26, 2018 · 141,053 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2009 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2010 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2011 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2012 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 141,053
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2012 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2009 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2011 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011 141,053
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2012 141,053

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.