Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248523-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-2015-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date August 31, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V546000
“MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION (2015) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 31, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248523-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-2015-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 15V546000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V546000).
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V546000 — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION (2015) recall — Fuel System, Gasoli Hello, I own a MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION (2015) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 15V546000 from Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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