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SevereNHTSA·14V281000·Announced 2014-05-27

Mitsubishi Recalls 2014 Lancer Models for Power Steering Tube Clearance Issue

Mitsubishi is recalling 2014 Lancer Evolution and Ralliart vehicles because insufficient clearance between the power steering tube and crossmember brace may cause fluid leaks, increasing crash and fire risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insufficient clearance leading to tube abrasion) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured between January 31, 2014, and February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured between February 3, 2014, and February 14, 2014. The recall involves 146 vehicles in total.

The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace. Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing fluid to leak out. This leak results in added steering effort, which increases 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.

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. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER RALLIART
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
146

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 (2)

  • LANCER EVOLUTION
  • LANCER RALLIART

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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