Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
LANCER EVOLUTION
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V349000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
If This Stress Crack Develops, Fuel Leakage May Occur. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070807
End Of Manufacture
20081211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6903
Date Owners Notified
20090929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090908
Make Campaign Number
SR-09-004