Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V546000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V546000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,497 affected units, Parking Brake Cable Contacting Fuel Tank, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.