Timing Tensioner problems of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

One problem related to timing tensioner has been reported for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2011 Lancer.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2018

"takata recall" manufacturer recall numbersr-18-001 NHTSA recall number18v069 recall statusrecall incomplete summary due to repetition of high load operations, the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack, causing the drive belt detachment. Safety risk if the drive belt detaches, the alternator will not charge the battery, causing engine stall, and/or the power steering assist will be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy owners of all affected vehicles will be notified and encouraged to bring their vehicles in to replace the auto tensioner with a countermeasure unit.


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