The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V446000·Announced 2013-09-19

Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer Evolution Vehicles for Clutch Master Cylinder Defect

Mitsubishi is recalling 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles because the clutch master cylinder can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch master cylinder failure) that impairs gear shifting and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured between December 12, 2007, and March 5, 2013. The recall involves approximately 10,474 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail. This failure reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, which increases the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Manual Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
10,474

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LANCER EVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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