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Mitsubishi drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

NHTSA campaign 18V-069 · Reported January 26, 2018 · 141,053 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer SportBack, Outlander and Outlander Sport
VEHICLES AFFECTED
141,053
REMEDY
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported a problem with the gasoline belts and associated pulleys. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-069.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2012Mitsubishi Lancer
2010–2012Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack
2008–2012Mitsubishi Outlander
2011–2012Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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