Mitsubishi recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
What could happen
Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
The fix
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in July 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-004.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2014
- Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V281000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 146
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 31, 2014 to Feb 21, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- SR-14-004
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Visibility Jan 26, 2018
- Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system Sep 29, 2017
- Mitsubishi recall: Suspension Jun 23, 2016
- Mitsubishi recall: Air bags May 23, 2016
- Mitsubishi recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 31, 2015
- Mitsubishi recall: Visibility Apr 20, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.