2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls

2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

Report Date:

July 27, 2005

Campaign Number:

05V335000

Component:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

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 Summary:

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.