Vehicle recall 14V562000 · September 12, 2014
Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution and 7 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V562000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 2014
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-14-009
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165,923
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia (2010): 2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart (2010): 2010
- Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart (2009, 2011): 2011, 2009
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2011): 2011
Has your Mitsubishi been repaired?
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