Recall campaign · NHTSA 05V335000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2005-07-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V335000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component: Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 1,179
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-07-27
Owners notified: 2005-08-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.

Notes

MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-05-004.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

Model	Years on record
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution	2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.