Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V281000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V281000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 146 affected units, Power Steering Pressure Tube may Chafe, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V281000
Report Received Date: 2014-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering pressure tube may chafe
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 146

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR-14-004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.45

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NHTSA ID: 14V281000
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Created At: 1742808662
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