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2008–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander, Lancer Evolution and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA campaign 14V-562 · September 12, 2014 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
14V562000
Reported
September 12, 2014
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Part
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys
Vehicles affected
About 165,923

What is wrong

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

Safety risk

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia (2010); Mitsubishi Lancer (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart (2010); Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (2009, 2010, 2011); Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2009, 2010, 2011); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

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