Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V562000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Effect Of Defect
If The Drive Belt Detaches, The Battery May Discharge, Resulting In An Engine Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080616
End Of Manufacture
20110329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
165923
Date Owners Notified
20141015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140912
Make Campaign Number
SR-14-009