Service bulletin TSB-16-11-003

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)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10091466
Published by NHTSA	2017-02-13
Manufacturer's number	TSB-16-11-003
Manufacturer's date	2016-11-21
NHTSA component	ENGINE

NHTSA's summary

THIS IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) THAT WAS SENT TO DEALERS. THIS TSB PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF OIL LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT OIL SEAL ON THE CRANKSHAFT, AND IF CONFIRMED, TO REPLACE THE FRONT OIL SEAL. DEALERS ARE TO ALSO INSPECT AND CLEAN THE RUBBER OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, AND REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IF RUBBER IS DAMAGED.

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 LANCER	2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION	2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART	2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK	2009, 2010, 2011
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART	2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART	2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART	2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER	2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
18V069000	2018-01-26. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2014397	2014-09-15. Engine
14V562000	2014-09-12. 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-24-11-002	2024-07-05. 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-11-66-001REV	2023-04-07. Service bulletin. This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TIN-23-66-001	2023-04-07. 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-23-11-001	2023-02-07. 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-21-13-001	2021-05-08. 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.
TIN-20-SR-003	2020-09-14. 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-B	2020-07-20. 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-13-13-009	2020-04-24. Service bulletin. In cold weather, false MIL illumination may occur on some affected vehicles during turbocharger operation below 3,000 rpm engine speed, due to improper intake air volume judgement parameter. DTCs P1235 (2008-2010 vehicles) or P0068 (2011-2014 vehicles) - Boost/Air Flow Sensor Plausibility may be stored in the ECM. This TSB provides field fix procedures to reprogram the ECM with new software to address false MIL illumination with boost/air flow plausibility monitor DTCs P1235 (2008-2010 models) or P0068 (2011-2014 models) stored in memory.
TSB-13-11-004	2020-04-04. 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.
TSB-13-13-005	2020-03-18. Service bulletin. Some affected vehicles may display an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp or be hard to start after being parked during sub−freezing weather. Nearby residual EGR gas freezes the Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) at cold ambient temperatures (approximately 23 F / -5 C). The frozen throttle valve causes MIL illumination for P2100 detection. This TSB provides field fix information on hard-to-start engine conditions or DTC P2100 detection (P2100: Disconnection on throttle valve control servo circuit). New ECM software modifies the EGR intake air activation temperature to avoid freezing the ETV and false P2100 detection.