NHTSA Recall # | 54952 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V335000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-05-004 |
Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | LANCER EVOLUTION |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
Date of notification | 15/08/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/12/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/06/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/07/05 |
Report created | 28/07/05 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1179 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage. |
Consequence summary | If a leak occurs, during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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. |