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2009-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others recall: fan/motor

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 20, 2015. It covers about 76,958 vehicles.

vehicles affected
76,958
reported
Apr 20, 2015
owners notified
Jun 15, 2015
related complaints
39

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor

What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Risk
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, 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-15-003.

Recall number 15V233000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 39 complaints about visibility problems.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer2011 Mitsubishi Lancer2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback2009 Mitsubishi Outlander2010 Mitsubishi Outlander2011 Mitsubishi Outlander2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Questions about recall 15V233000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others fan/motor?

Yes. Recall 15V233000, reported on April 20, 2015, covers about 76,958 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V233000?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, 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-15-003.

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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