2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK Recalls (5)

Campaign:
14V562000 on 09/11/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Manufactured:
09/29/2008 - 12/15/2010
Affected:
165,923
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V233000 on 04/19/2015
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Manufactured:
06/16/2009 - 11/30/2010
Affected:
76,958
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 lancer vehicles manufactured march 16, 2009, to march 30, 2011, 2010-2011 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured june 17, 2009, to december 1, 2010, 2010-2011 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured july 14, 2009, to january 7, 2011, 2009-2011 outlander vehicles manufactured february 10, 2009, to june 22, 2011, and 2011 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to november 19, 2010. in the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Consequence:
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-003.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V232000 on 04/19/2015
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
06/16/2009 - 06/07/2010
Affected:
53,396
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mitsubishi lancer vehicles manufactured january 12, 2009, to july 6, 2010, 2009-2010 outlander vehicles manufactured january 12, 2009, to august 27, 2010, 2010 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured june 17, 2009, to june 8, 2010, and 2010 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured july 14, 2009, to august 4, 2010. the affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ecu may be unstable.
Consequence:
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. if the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. if the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ecu, free of charge. the recall began on june 15 ,2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-002.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V069000 on 01/28/2018
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Manufactured:
06/16/2009 - 11/14/2011
Affected:
141,053
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V071000 on 01/28/2018
Component:
Visibility:sun roof assembly
Manufactured:
06/16/2009 - 10/29/2009
Affected:
56,641
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2007-2010 outlander, 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer evolution, and 2010 lancer sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. the sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Consequence:
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2018. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-18-003.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK TSBs (20)

Bulletin:
TSB-14-54-010
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mitsubishi: corrected information regarding headlamp rleay circuit in vehicle service manuals. model 2009-2014 outlander, lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-14-54-009
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mitsubishi: updated information instructions provided for sub harness in repairing drl function of head light in vehicle's service manual. model 2008-2012 lancer, sportback, evolution, outlander. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-14-15-001
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. due to prolonged exposure to anti-freezing agents, front exhaust pipe seal ring may corrode, in cold weather states, to clear ice and snow from roadways. *pe
Bulletin:
TIN-14-22-001
Component:
340000 communication
Summary:
Mitsubishi: lancer/lancer sportsback, ralliart, and lancer evolution: warranty has been extended for vehicles that has been affected for the awc hydraulic unit from failure due to corrosion. *lj
Bulletin:
TT-218
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mitsubishi: information provided regarding various issues as power window on driver's door, a/c compressor issues, piston scuff, daytime running light or intake and exhaust system or replacement of rear axle assembly. various model years
Bulletin:
INVESTIGATIONRE
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is a communication sent to dealers requesting cooperation with mmna's investigation of potentially defective front impact sensor(s).
Bulletin:
TSB-16-11-003
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers. this tsb provides instructions for inspection of oil leakage from the front oil seal on the crankshaft, and if confirmed, to replace the front oil seal. dealers are to als
Bulletin:
SRSINVNOV2016
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is a communication sent to dealers requiring their assistance with mmna's investigation of potentially defective front impact sensor(s).
Bulletin:
TSB-15-15-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This technical service bulletin adds the non-reusable parts indication that was missing from the service manual for certain exhaust fasteners.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-23A-002
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the indicated service manuals.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-23-003
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions to remove the transmission and replace two primary pulley shaft bearings and one secondary pulley shaft bearing, if a clicking noise (along with whining/humming), d
Bulletin:
TSB-15-23-004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
Bulletin:
TSB-15-52A-001
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides the correct torque specification for the 2012 outlander sport service manual. other models' service manuals are updated with information for the outer seat belt on the front pas
Bulletin:
TSB-17-14-001
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for modifying the wiring harness and replacing the radiator and/or condenser fan motor and connectors, in cases where an inoperative fan may be caused by a melted
Bulletin:
SRSSensorInvesti
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a letter sent to dealers, to inform them that the temporary investigation of supplemental restraint system (srs) front impact sensors investigation has concluded.
Bulletin:
TSB-17-54-004
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing updates to the chassis electrical section of the affected service manuals, to provide replacement instructions when installing the new etacs ecu to replace the old etacs ecu.
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
Bulletin:
TT237
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin:
TSB-18-52A-001
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. this tsb instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and r
Bulletin:
TSB-18-54-003
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. it provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the etacs ecu with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's door

Home | Privacy