Vehicle recall 18V069000 · January 26, 2018
Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and 2 more models
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-18-001
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 141,053
- 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 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2008-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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