Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys (Mitsubishi)
Vehicle recall 18V-069. NHTSA received Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.’s report on Jan 26, 2018.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.’s report on Jan 26, 2018. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 141,053 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Mitsubishi Outlanderand 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Mitsubishi Lancerand 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sportand 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Mitsubishi Lancer Sportbackand 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.