2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RECALL - #18V069000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE : BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK |
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| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/17/2009 - 11/15/2011 |
| Recalled on |
1/29/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/2018 |
| # Affected |
141,053 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 31, 2020 - 160000 STRUCTURE
This Letter was sent to customers informing them of the launch of Recall SR-20-003, part are currently unavailable; but they will be notified when parts become availble for repairs to begin. This notice also provided customers instruction o
Aug 07, 2020 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Publications Report for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - July 2020
Apr 03, 2020 - 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now
Mar 23, 2020 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This TSB updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the accessory drive belt and tensioner repair and maintenance procedures.
Mar 23, 2020 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This TSB updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the accessory drive belt and tensioner repair and maintenance procedures.
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