Mitsubishi recalling 166k cars

Mitsubishi is recalling 165,923 vehicles in the US because it's possible for the drive belt to detach from their engines, potentially causing a stall.

From AB

RECALL Subject : Drive Belt may Detach due to Worn Engine Pulley

Report Receipt Date: SEP 12, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V562000 Component(s): Potential Number of Units Affected: 165,923 All Products Associated with this Recall Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s) MITSUBISHI LANCER 2008-2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2008-2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2009-2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2008-2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011

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Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

SUMMARY: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander;

2009-2011 Lancer Sportback 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.

REMEDY: 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

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