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2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others recall: electrical system

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 20, 2015. It covers about 53,396 vehicles.

vehicles affected
53,396
reported
Apr 20, 2015
owners notified
Jun 15, 2015
related complaints
34

Electrical system

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
Risk
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.

Recall number 15V232000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about electrical problems.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2009 Mitsubishi Outlander2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

Questions about recall 15V232000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 15V232000, reported on April 20, 2015, covers about 53,396 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V232000?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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