SR-18-001 – DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER − SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN – 2008-2012 Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer,

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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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