Mitsubishi 2008–2011 Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Recalled September 12, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V562000 · Mitsubishi

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Units

165,923 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Mitsubishi > LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIA · Mitsubishi LANCER · Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION · Mitsubishi LANCER RALIART · Mitsubishi LANCER RALLIART · Mitsubishi LANCER SPORTBACK · Mitsubishi LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART · Mitsubishi OUTLANDER · Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Manufacturer(s)

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →