Evo Recall
Aug 2, 2005, 11:29 AM
#31
It is rather surprising MMNA would do a pro-active recall on these cars, rather than wait for them to blow up due to lack of coolant and them blame the mods and driver.
Aug 2, 2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
Make : MITSUBISHI Model : LANCER EVOLUTION Year : 2005
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V335000 Recall Date : JUL 25, 2005
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1179
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
Notes:
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-05-004. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V335000 Recall Date : JUL 25, 2005
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1179
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
Notes:
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-05-004. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Aug 2, 2005, 12:47 PM
#33
Originally Posted by HMSevo8
It is rather surprising MMNA would do a pro-active recall on these cars, rather than wait for them to blow up due to lack of coolant and them blame the mods and driver.
I think the only reason why
made it a recall was because someone could die from it (fire) which is an obvious law sue. If it's not a death situation you can forget about it. It becomes a TSB 
Us 03 EVO owners have seen few TSB 
Last edited by GOKOU; Aug 2, 2005 at 12:54 PM.
Aug 2, 2005, 01:05 PM
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Just so you guys know...IT DOES HAPPEN...It happened when I brought the car down the track. The hose basically blew apart on the end and coolant went spraying everywhere. I can't imagine that it would do that under normal hard or easy driving. This was at the very end of the run when I started slowing down. So, just beware and there should be no fires!
Aug 2, 2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Keely
Just so you guys know...IT DOES HAPPEN...It happened when I brought the car down the track. The hose basically blew apart on the end and coolant went spraying everywhere. I can't imagine that it would do that under normal hard or easy driving. This was at the very end of the run when I started slowing down. So, just beware and there should be no fires!
Aug 2, 2005, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by letMeIn
good thing I didn't mod my car Yet ! Will see if dealer calls me up
It's a recall. If you still have the stock coolant hoses they cannot refuse you even with mods.
Aug 2, 2005, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sabastian458
dude you were at a track, that is hard conditions, do you think things wont break. im not saying that you caused it to happen, im just saying any type of racing is hard on any car.
even if he was at the track that kind of crap should not happen with a stock car (assuming he was). He either got a lemon or the part was defective.
Aug 2, 2005, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sabastian458
dude you were at a track, that is hard conditions, do you think things wont break. im not saying that you caused it to happen, im just saying any type of racing is hard on any car.
Aug 3, 2005, 05:49 AM
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Ummm...she, I am a female...
The car was slightly modded and no it should not blow a hose apart with 560 miles on it and the first run down the track. There is a solid rubber hose on there now and it has held up great. It would have done the same thing if I took a blast down the highway and let off the gas. If I was driving hard with the car here and there, it wouldn't have happened. When you are in it until 100+ then I just want you guys to be aware that it may happen to you too with minimal mods.
The car was slightly modded and no it should not blow a hose apart with 560 miles on it and the first run down the track. There is a solid rubber hose on there now and it has held up great. It would have done the same thing if I took a blast down the highway and let off the gas. If I was driving hard with the car here and there, it wouldn't have happened. When you are in it until 100+ then I just want you guys to be aware that it may happen to you too with minimal mods.
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Aug 3, 2005, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Keely
Ummm...she, I am a female...
The car was slightly modded and no it should not blow a hose apart with 560 miles on it and the first run down the track. There is a solid rubber hose on there now and it has held up great. It would have done the same thing if I took a blast down the highway and let off the gas. If I was driving hard with the car here and there, it wouldn't have happened. When you are in it until 100+ then I just want you guys to be aware that it may happen to you too.
The car was slightly modded and no it should not blow a hose apart with 560 miles on it and the first run down the track. There is a solid rubber hose on there now and it has held up great. It would have done the same thing if I took a blast down the highway and let off the gas. If I was driving hard with the car here and there, it wouldn't have happened. When you are in it until 100+ then I just want you guys to be aware that it may happen to you too.
Sorry. Old habits are hard to break Glad nothing major happen to your car.
