2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Running Sequence Number: 137401
Campaign Number: 18V069000
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: LANCER
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: SR-18-001
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 20, 2008
End Date of Manufacturing: Nov 17, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141053
Date Owner Notified: Mar 27, 2018
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 26, 2018
Record Creation Date: Jan 29, 2018
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000081546001683814000000130
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No