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NHTSA Recall 13V446000: Manual transmission (power train)

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,474 vehicles. It affects 2008–2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

10,474
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (November 12)
NHTSA campaign13V446000
Manufacturer campaignSR-13-009
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2013
Owner notificationNovember 12, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V446000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.