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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V069000

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Published January 29, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V069000, published January 29, 2018 and initiated January 26, 2018. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
MITSUBISHI
Model
OUTLANDER
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Lot
2008 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK | 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK | 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V069000 on January 29, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)