rashid.4v

Don't have time to post a lot of info but here's a link and a heads up.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014...cat=affiliates

Tampavw

Thanks here:

Just the Facts:

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 146 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart cars because the power steering pressure tube may chafe, resulting in leaking fluid and increasing the risk of a fire.
The automaker told federal safety regulators it is "unaware of any injuries and/or accidents related to this issue."
Recall notices are on the way to owners.


WASHINGTON — Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 146 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart cars because the power steering pressure tube may chafe, resulting in leaking fluid and increasing the risk of a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the cross-member brace," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "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 automaker told federal safety regulators it is "unaware of any injuries and/or accidents related to this issue."

The affected Lancer Evolution cars were built from January 31, 2014 through February 21, 2014. The affected Lancer Ralliart cars were built from February 3, 2014 through February 14, 2014.

The problem was discovered during routine testing.

Mitsubishi dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced.

Recall notices are on the way to owners, according to the company. Owners can contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Edmunds says: If you own one of these cars, it's time to contact your dealer to schedule an appointment.

Snoblind

just went in for my first scheduled maintenance at the dealership and sure enough there wasnt enough clearance :/ ordered the part could take a week or so to get it in to fix.

nvmaddog

iTrader: (1)

Missed this one by a month of build date time.

Hendo12

it's a good thing i'm trying to buy a 2010

the 10th 1dr

Can anybody post pics of what the clearance should look like as appose to what it would look like without the proper clearance?

Dandbest

oh yeah, those 2010 have no problems, what with relays, stretched timing chains and all....

zebra4

Same relays in my 2013 as was in my 2010 & 2011. I think they are the same. Also, timing chain was update May 2010 i believe. Nothing wrong with a 2010 Evo.

Sawdust

If you're looking at a GSR, don't forget to check to see if it fell under the CMC Recall and whether or not it was taken care of...

richiivu

Am suppose to pick up my '14 Evo next month, I guess I should ask the dealers about this issue.

RZA

Glad my 2014 GSR was built last year. No problems here so far

kiddsm95

iTrader: (1)

Why would the PS lines change design this late in the production cycle? What are the lines being replaced with? New parts with more clearance, or old parts with more clearance?

Doesn't make sense...

vitamin4b11t

Just got my recall letter in the mail . Anyone have pics of how it's suppose to look ??? Closest mitsu dealer is like 30-40 mins away don't want to drive all the way over there just for them to say it's ok

kyoo

iTrader: (29)

really? that's not that far lol just go take care of it

vitamin4b11t

I know it's not bit I get out of work at 6pm most days, so by I get there it's too late . But who know maybe on my day off I'll take a drive down to it and see what they say