Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart (2014-2015): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V546000 · Aug 31, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
1,497
vehicles affected
1,497
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V546000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2015
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,497
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly; Parking brake
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Without the 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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Evolution | 2014-2015 |
| Mitsubishi | Lancer Ralliart | 2014-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V546000?
2 models: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2014-2015), Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (2014-2015), about 1,497 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V546000?
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.
What can happen?
Without the 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.
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.