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Service bulletin TSB-13-13-008

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10054444
Published by NHTSA2014-01-27
Manufacturer's numberTSB-13-13-008
Manufacturer's date2013-11-01
NHTSA componentENGINE

NHTSA's summary

MITSUBISHI: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MIL STATING TO SERVICE THE ENGINE SOON WITH DTCS STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY AND/OR REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. WATER MAY ACCUMULATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CLEANER FROM SNOW BUILD UP. VEHICLES ALSO INCLUDE MODEL: LANCER MODEL YEARS 2008-2015 AND MODEL LANCER SPORTBACK MODEL YEARS 2009-2015. *JS

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Engine

Vehicles listed
MITSUBISHI LANCER2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBK2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTSBACK2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT2011, 2012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
18V0690002018-01-26. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
20143972014-09-15. Engine
14V5620002014-09-12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB-24-11-0022024-07-05. Service bulletin. Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides additions to the description of special tools used for removal of the drive belt within the Engine Mechanical (3.0L Engine) section of the applicable Service Manuals.
TSB-11-66-001REV2023-04-07. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TIN-23-66-0012023-04-07. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
TSB-23-11-0012023-02-07. Service bulletin. This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)
TIN-21-13-0012021-05-08. Service bulletin. This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking.
15-US-01-162020-12-07. Service bulletin. Exhaust heat shield service parts available for repairs.
TSB-20-15-0012020-11-06. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers a rattle noise may be heard from the Heat Protector of the Exhaust Manifold and instructs dealers to replace the Heat Protector Assembly with a new part.
TIN-20-SR-0032020-09-14. Service bulletin. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.
ATIN-20-SR-003-B2020-07-20. Service bulletin. This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents, may corrode due to insufficient performance of the rust protection.
TSB-13-11-0042020-04-04. Service bulletin. The timing chain upper guide was eliminated from certain vehicles beginning October 1, 2009 with 4B11 (Non-turbo or Turbo-charged) and 4B12 engines. This TSB provides updated service manual information.