Power train: manual transmission
- Component
- Power train: manual transmission
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,474
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2013-09-19
- Owners notified
- 2013-11-12
Defect description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Safety risk
Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.