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2008-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others recall: belts and associated pulleys

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 12, 2014. It covers about 165,923 vehicles.

vehicles affected
165,923
reported
Sep 12, 2014
owners notified
Oct 15, 2014
related complaints
153

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V562000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 153 complaints about engine problems.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer2009 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer2011 Mitsubishi Lancer2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Questions about recall 14V562000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others belts and associated pulleys?

Yes. Recall 14V562000, reported on September 12, 2014, covers about 165,923 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V562000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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