NHTSA Campaign 05V335000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Issued by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Jul 27, 2005 · 1,179 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.

Consequence

IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2005 1,179

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V335000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.