January 26, 2018
Belt Tensioner may Break Allowing Belt to Detach
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V069
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 141,053
Summary
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.
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.
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14 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2009-2012 |
| MITSUBISHI | LANCER SPORTBACK | 2010-2012 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER | 2008-2012 |
| MITSUBISHI | OUTLANDER SPORT | 2011-2012 |
19 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 27, 2018 – PARTS BULLETIN – DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER – SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 27, 2018 – * * ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE * * – Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Safety Recall Campaign
RCMN-18V069-0797.pdf 210.286KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-2339.pdf 193.692KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-9473.pdf 155.307KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-2851.pdf 194.945KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V069-2316.pdf 1808.495KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V069-3370.pdf 245.707KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V069-5270.pdf 216.503KB
Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1
RCLRPT-18V069-5969.PDF 216.618KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 9, 2018 – Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Safety Recall Campaign
Recall Quarterly Report – Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V069-9045.PDF 214.651KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V069-9730.PDF 214.537KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V069-8756.PDF 211.366KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V069-1945.PDF 211.484KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Safety Recall Re-notification Campaign
ISSUED Owner Re-Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-0875.pdf 194.679KB
ISSUED Owner Re-Notification Letter(Part 577)
ISSUED Owner Re-Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-2130.pdf 195.914KB
ISSUED Owner Re-Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V069-3662.pdf 388.082KB
Recalls Documents
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- Durable contruction
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