Recall 15V546000: 2014–2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2014–2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 31, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,497
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
The risk
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V546000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-15-009
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 13, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion); Parking brake (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology