2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage.
💥 The risk
If a leak occurs, during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V335000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR-05-004
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,179
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-648-7820
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 15, 2005
- Built
- Dec 10, 2004 – Jun 6, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.