Recall 14V-562
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia and 8 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-562
- Reported
- September 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 165,923 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia 2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart 2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2009 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2009 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart 2009 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 to 2011
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011