NHTSA Recall 15V546000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V546000; Date: Aug. 31, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart; 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,497
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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: Oct 13, 2015
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