Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, Lancer Ralliart +7 more: Engine and engine cooling — belts and associated pulleys

Affects Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, Lancer Ralliart, Lancer Raliart, Lancer Sportback, Outlander Sport, Lancer Evolution, Lancer, Outlander, > Lancer Sportback Rallia · 2008–2011 — about 166K vehicles.

The hazard

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational