MITSUBISHI 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys issues. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026