Large Recall NHTSA · 18V069000 Reported January 26, 2018

Belt tensioner may break allowing belt to detach

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 141,053 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V069000
Manufacturer Campaign
SR-18-001
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
141,053
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 26, 2018
Completion Rate
38.40

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V069000 or campaign SR-18-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V069000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V069000?

NHTSA recall 18V069000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 26, 2018. It addresses: Belt tensioner may break allowing belt to detach. The recall affects approximately 141,053 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V069000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-18-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.