NHTSA recall 14V-562 (14V562000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 12, 2014 - about 165,923 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V562000
- Also written as
- 14V-562
- Manufacturer number
- SR-14-009
- Reported
- September 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~165,923
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-562 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.