Recall 18V069000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Defect in 2008-2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 141,053 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V069000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 141,053 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER, 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER, 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK, 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER, 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK, 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER, 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK
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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 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.
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