NHTSA recall 18V069000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
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.
Why it matters: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V069000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.