Mitsubishi Motors North America – Belt Tensioner may Break Allowing Belt to Detach

Mitsubishi Motors North America (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.


Report Received Date 01/26/2018
NHTSA ID 18V069000
Consequence Summary 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.
Recall Code SR-18-001
Potentially Affected 141053
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V069000)