JA32X8HW3CU013218

Available vehicle information

VIN

JA32X8HW3CU013218

Model year

2012

Country

Japan

Record status

corrosion

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Recall 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

18V069000 26/01/2018 View details

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular

City 24 MPG

Highway 32 MPG

Combined 27 MPG

Engine displacement 2.0 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 329.14814814814815 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2300

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

JA3 WMI · 2X8HW3 VDS · CU013218 VIS

WMI JA3 World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS 2X8HW3 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS CU013218 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code C Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make MITSUBISHI

Model Lancer SportBack

Model year 2012

Manufacturer MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Displacement 2.4 L

Fuel type Gasoline

Drive type 4x2

Doors 5

Plant city MIZUSHIMA

Plant country JAPAN

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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