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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recall 15V546: Fuel Tank Can Rust and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 15V546, reported August 31, 2015, 1,497 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The right parking brake cable on these turbocharged vehicles may rub against the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating. Without that coating, the tank can rust and leak fuel.

A fuel leak near an ignition source can cause a fire. Owners should stop driving the vehicle only if they notice signs of a fuel leak, such as a fuel smell or wet spots under the car, and should contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for guidance.

Mitsubishi will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the right parking brake cable and inspect the fuel tank at no cost, and will replace the fuel tank free of charge if its exterior coating shows abrasion damage from the cable. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V546Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; PARKING BRAKE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution20142015
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart20142015