2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Published August 31, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V546000, published August 31, 2015. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- LANCER EVOLUTION
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION | 2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART | 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION | 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V546000 on August 31, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: LANCER EVOLUTION.