Recalls: Mitsubishi CF 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 CF Lancer
2016 model year Mitsubishi CF Lancer CVT: delayed acceleration
In October 2016, a recall was issued for 2016 model year Mitsubishi CF Lancer vehicles that had continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). In certain driving conditions, these vehicles may experience a delay in the vehicle’s acceleration. In certain driving situations, an unexpected reduction in the vehicle’s acceleration could cause a collision. The recalled Mitsubishi CF Lancer vehicles had VINs in the range JMF STCY4AGU 000201 to JMF STCY4AGU 003549 (PRA 2016/15695).
2015-17 Mitsubishi CF Lancer: engine may stall, fail to restart or enter ‘limp home’ mode
In October 2017, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CJ and CF Lancer vehicles that were available for sale from 28 December 2014 to 6 February 2017. In these vehicles, the power relay(s) may generate excessive heat and fail. If this occurred, the engine could stall while the vehicle was being driven, fail to restart or enter ‘limp home’ mode and experience a loss of power – these symptoms all had the potential to increase the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16375.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CF Lancer
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CF Lancer
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Mitsubishi CF Lancer.
