Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V349000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V349000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 6,903 affected units, FUEL RETURN PIPE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. the manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.

Corrective Action

The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V349000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-09-08T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel return pipe
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 6,903

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-09-004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. the manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.
Consequence Summary: If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V349000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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