Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Outlander, Outlander Sport (2008-2012): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
141,053
vehicles affected
141,053
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V069000
- Date
- Jan 26, 2018
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 141,053
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Gasoline > Belts and associated pulleys
- Model years
- 2008-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
4 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer | 2009-2012 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Sportback | 2010-2012 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2008-2012 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V069000?
4 models: Mitsubishi Lancer (2009-2012), Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2010-2012), Mitsubishi Outlander (2008-2012) and 1 more, about 141,053 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V069000?
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.
What can happen?
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.