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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

1 open recall

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Open recall

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 141,053 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V069000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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