Recalls: Mitsubishi CE Lancer
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi CE Lancer
1997 Mitsubishi CE Lancer: loss of power braking
In October 1997, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CE Lancer vehicles that were manufactured between 17 June 1997 and 21 August 1997. In these vehicles, the one way valve situated in the brake booster vacuum hose may not operate properly – this could reduce braking performance (PRA 1997/3332).
1996-99 Mitsubishi CE Lancer Coupe 1.5i: dislodged crankshaft pulley #1
In August 2000, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CE Lancer vehicles fitted with the 1.5-litre 4G15 engine and manufactured prior to 12 February 1999. In these vehicles, the crankshaft pulley bolt could come loose and dislodge the pulley – this could cause the engine to stop (PRA 2000/4410).
1999-00 Mitsubishi CE Lancer 1.5i: dislodged crankshaft pulley #2
In November 2001, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CE Lancer vehicles fitted with the 1.5-litre 4G15 engine and manufactured between February 1999 and August 2000. In these vehicles, the crankshaft pulley bolt could come loose – this could result in the pulley spinning on the crankshaft, rendering the power steering pump and/or alternator non-operational (PRA 2001/5046).
1996-99 Mitsubishi CE Lancer: Takata airbag and buyback
In January 2020, recall campaign 010163 was issued for Mitsubishi CE Lancer vehicles that were manufactured from 31 May 1996 to 30 September 1999. These recalled vehicles had Takata driver airbags with NADI-5AT inflators and, over time, moisture could enter the airbag inflator and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurred, deployment of the airbag could cause the airbag inflator housing to rupture and project metal fragments into the vehicle’s cabin – these fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality. The airbag could also under-inflate and not protect the driver as intended. For affected registered vehicles, Mitsubishi would offer to purchase the registered vehicle from the owner at present market value (i.e. as determined by a third party valuer appointed by Mitsubishi). Due to the age of the vehicles, replacement airbag inflators were not available. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18121.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CE Lancer
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CE Lancer
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