NHTSA Recall 15V546000: Tank assembly (fuel system) and parking brake
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,497 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V546000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-15-009 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY; PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | August 31, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 15V546000
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.