Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V349000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/07/2007 to 12/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 6903 | 09/29/2009 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/08/2009 | 09/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi's recall campaign number is sr-09-004.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-09-13-010 | 10/01/2009 | 10033325 | Mitsubishi: fuel return pipe removal/installation-service manual revision. the vehicles have a redesigned fuel return pipe which has two additional brackets. this bulletin provides updated fuel return pipe removal and installation servic | 08/09/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/22/2010 | 35000 | ||
| There is a strong fuel smell in the cabin when i am on the highway doing 70mph, i have tried to check it out but there are no apparent fuel leaks, my mechanic suspects the evaporator system | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 50145 | ||
| 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr cabin fuel fumes / strong smell. when air temperatures rise above 100* the car has a strong fuel smell, to the point of not being able to safely drive the car due to the fuel smell inside the passenger cabin. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 32000 | ||
| The smell of raw fuel engulfing the inside of the car making it near unbearable to drive without feeling dizzy or sick. this can't be safe. no visible leaks and the dealer cannot figure out why this is happening. this is unsafe and i'm assuming can lead to a fire. it can also incapacitate the driver and passengers due to the fumes which could cause an accident if this happens while the car is in motion. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 50145 | ||
| 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr cabin fuel fumes / strong smell. when air temperatures rise above 100* the car has a strong fuel smell, to the point of not being able to safely drive the car due to the fuel smell inside the passenger cabin. | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 32000 | ||
| The smell of raw fuel engulfing the inside of the car making it near unbearable to drive without feeling dizzy or sick. this can't be safe. no visible leaks and the dealer cannot figure out why this is happening. this is unsafe and i'm assuming can lead to a fire. it can also incapacitate the driver and passengers due to the fumes which could cause an accident if this happens while the car is in motion. | |||