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SevereNHTSA·15V546000·Announced 2015-08-31

Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer Models Due to Fuel Tank Fire Risk

Mitsubishi is recalling 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution and Ralliart vehicles because a parking brake cable may wear the fuel tank coating, increasing fire risk.

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 (fuel tank integrity) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart vehicles. The affected turbocharged vehicles were manufactured between January 31, 2014, and September 5, 2014, for the Evolution, and between February 3, 2014, and September 5, 2014, for the Ralliart. A total of 1,497 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The defect involves a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating. Without this protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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 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 — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,497

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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