Recall - Fuel Return Pipe Replacement: Overview
No: SR-09-004DATE: September, 2009
MODEL: See below
Subject:
FUEL RETURN PIPE REPLACEMENT - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent driving at certain engine revolutions, may cause vibration that if continued over time, may cause a stress crack, which could result in fuel leakage. This bulletin describes how to install a new fuel return pipe and additional securing hardware to prevent this condition.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2008-2009 Lancer Evolution
2009 Lancer Ralliart
2009 Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Canada only)
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles VINs on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is involved in this recall campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer for fuel return pipe replacement. A copy of the customer notification letter appears later in this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
A supply of repair kits will be allocated to each dealer. Determine your actual needs before ordering additional parts. Refer to Parts Bulletin 13-LN-01-09 for additional details.
Use the genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed.
RECALL CLAIM INF0RMATION
SAMPLE CLAIMS SCREENS