Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Engine Belt Recall: Risk of Crash If Belt Detaches
Mitsubishi recalls 2012 Outlander vehicles with certain engine belts that may detach, causing engine stall and crash risk. Owners must have belt tensioner replaced free by dealers starting March 27, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling 2012 Outlander vehicles with a potential drive belt detachment risk. If the belt detaches, the engine stalls and the risk of a crash increases. Owners must have the belt tensioner replaced by dealers starting March 27, 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251929-mitsubishi-outlander-2012-engine-belt-recall-risk-of-crash-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251929-mitsubishi-outlander-2012-engine-belt-recall-risk-of-crash-if · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V069000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 Engine Belt Recall: Risk of Crash If Belt Detaches.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251929-mitsubishi-outlander-2012-engine-belt-recall-risk-of-crash-if. Based on NHTSA recall #18V069000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V069000).
Why it’s dangerous
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. If the belt detaches, the battery discharges and the engine stalls, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles with 4B11 or 4B12 engines are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the drive belt detaches.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Outlander has a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. This recall covers vehicles sold between 2009-2012.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Belt Tensioner Replaced
Dealers will replace the belt tensioner with an improved model free of charge.
March 27, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V069000 (January 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.