Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank may be damaged by the parking brake cable, which could lead to rust and a potential fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank leaks, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby, posing a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace the parking brake cable and inspect the fuel tank for free, and replace it if necessary, at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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