Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The drive belt tensioner in your vehicle is a critical component that keeps the serpentine belt in place. In certain models, this tensioner's flange can crack, causing the belt to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the belt detaches, your engine will suddenly stall while you're driving, and your vehicle will lose power. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty tensioner with a redesigned one that's less likely to crack, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
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