Recalls for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2004-03-25
Description
On certain passenger vehicles sold in the united states and puerto rico, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) as stated on the certification label are in error.  

Consequence
Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the label.  The recall began on may 31, 2004.  Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 2016-06-23
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.  (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 lancer, 2004 lancer wagon, 2003-2006 lancer evolution, 2003-2006 outlander and 2007-2013 outlander v-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia.  In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members.  Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it.  These repairs will be performed free of charge.  Mitsubishi issued an interim notification to owners on august 19, 2016.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-003.

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.