Gasoline: belts and associated pulleysRecall 18V-069 · Mitsubishi vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall 18V-069 covers 141,053 Mitsubishi vehicles for a gasoline: belts and associated pulleys problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9,600 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 20, 2008 to December 15, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.