Recalls: Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII
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 CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII
2005 Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII: coolant leak and fire hazard
In September 2005, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII vehicles manufactured in February 2005 due to the turbocharged coolant hose being produced with a material that lacked durability. At worst, the hose could deteriorate, allowing coolant to leak onto the exhaust manifold and cause an under-bonnet fire (PRA 2005/8081).
Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII: Takata airbag recall #1
In October 2015, a recall was issued for all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII vehicles. In these vehicles, the front passenger airbag – manufactured by Takata – may release metallic fragments from the inflator container when the airbag is deployed; these fragments could strike the occupants and had the potential to cause serious injury (PRA 2015/14936).
Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII: Takata airbag recall #2
In April 2018, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII vehicles. This recall was issued for vehicles that had previously had their Takata airbag inflators replaced with Takata airbag inflators (i.e. ‘like for like’ replacement) under PRA 2015/14936. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please seePRA 2018/16731.
Search online for recalls by VIN
To see if a Mitsubishi vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Mitsubishi Australia website using its VIN.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII.
