NHTSA Recall 14V281000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V281000; Date: May. 27, 2014
Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 146
Recall Summary:
Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 lancer ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
How to Fix:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in July 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-004.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 2014
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