Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart, Lancer Sportback Ralliart (2008-2009): Fuel system, other
Recall 09V349000 · Sep 8, 2009 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
6,903
vehicles affected
6,903
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V349000
- Date
- Sep 8, 2009
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,903
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Delivery
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUEL RETURN PIPE IS ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE, IN COMBINATION WITH FREQUENT VEHICLE OPERATION AT CERTAIN ENGINE REVOLUTIONS, MAY RESULT IN A RESONANCE THAT, IF CONTINUED OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE A STRESS CRACK TO DEVELOP AT THE FIXED PORTION OF THE FUEL PIPE.
What can happen
IF THIS STRESS CRACK DEVELOPS, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE FUEL RETURN PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART AND TWO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO BETTER CONTROL FUEL PIPE VIBRATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Evolution | 2008-2009 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Ralliart | 2009 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Sportback Ralliart | 2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V349000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2008-2009), Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (2009), Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart (2009), about 6,903 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V349000?
THE FUEL RETURN PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART AND TWO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO BETTER CONTROL FUEL PIPE VIBRATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
What can happen?
IF THIS STRESS CRACK DEVELOPS, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.