Recall 14V562000: 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart +6 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 165,923
- Models
- 9
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
- 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V562000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-14-009
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 15, 2014
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology