2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 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.

• 14V562000Sep 12, 2014165,923 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2011, Lancer 2008–2011, Outlander 2008–2011 +6 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if…

  Possible consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's…

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• 13V446000Sep 19, 201310,474 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2013

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

  Possible consequence: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

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• 09V435000Nov 5, 200929,353 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2009, Lancer 2008–2009

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and district of columbia. In areas where…

  Possible consequence: This coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. In the event of a vehicle crash of the type that would deploy the airbags this type of short-circuit may cause a delay in the deployment of the airbags which could result in driver or passenger injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 27, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

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• 09V349000Sep 8, 20096,903 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, other › Delivery
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2009, Lancer Ralliart 2009, Lancer Sportback Ralliart 2009

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.

  Possible consequence: If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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