MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION ( 07/05/2014 – 03/07/2014) DEFECT: The right hand side parking brake cable may interfere with the fuel tank. As a result there is possibility of peeling off the coating on the fuel tank. In the worst case the fuel tank can corrode and leak. Leaking fuel is a risk to other road users.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand side parking brake cable with a new one. In addition the fuel tank will be checked and if necessary replaced.
| Recall Launch Date | 26/01/2016 |
| Recall No. | R/2015/219 |
| Models Affected | Lancer Evolution X FQ440 |
| Manufacturer Ref | R3029610 R3029611 |
| VIN Start | JMASMCZ4AEU000209 |
| VIN end | JMASMCZ4AEU000248 |
| Build Start | 07/05/2014 |
| Build end | 03/07/2014 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 40 |
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