2015, 2014 Mitsubishi Evo Recall: Don’t Pull the Handbrake, You May Set Your Car On Fire

No, this is not a self-destruct Easter Egg coming straight out of Manga comics. Instead, Mitsubishi has issued a recall for the Lancer Evolution models mentioned above. Oh, and the less-extra-spicy Ralliart models are also included (same model years as mentioned above).

This is a fuel leak issue. Some of these rally-bred sedans were assembled using a parking drifting brake that rubs on the fuel tank, digging into the outside protection layer.

This can lead to rust, which in turn is likely to cause leaking areas, with fuel potentially leaking out of the tank. From this point on, a spark, a cigarette or some angry tarmac driving can start a fire.

Where does the problem originate?

The problem was linked to a factory equipment update that determined unaware workers installing parking brake cables destined for naturally-aspirated civilian Lancers on turbo-fed hot versions. These don’t leave enough room for the fuel tank, hence the problem.

OK, got it, but what happens now, so that the cars can be safety driven hard again?

The number of affected 2-liter turbo Lancer raised to 1,500, with Mitsubishi set to replace the parking cables as soon as possible - the recall has already kicked off. Moreover, technicians will inspect the tanks, replacing these where necessary.

Since we’re talking about Evos and baby Evos here, pulling the handbrake may come as natural, especially when you’re hooning like a mad man, which makes this callback action a very important one.

Oh well, at least you still got that rear-happy all-wheel drive until things get fixed.