2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V458000Jun 23, 2016194,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003–2006, Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer 2002–2007 +1 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio…

  Possible consequence: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be…

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• 04V138000Mar 23, 20047,278 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2003

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles sold in the united states and puerto rico, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) as stated on the certification label are in error.

  Possible consequence: Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the label. The recall began on may 31, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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