Recall - Turbocharger Coolant Hose Replacement: Overview
No: SR-05-004DATE: August, 2005
MODEL:
2005 Lancer Evolution
SUBJECT:
COOLANT HOSE REPLACEMENT - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The turbocharger water feed hose on affected vehicles was incorrectly manufactured, and as a result may allow coolant leakage. Since the hose is located near the exhaust manifold, if a leak occurs during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire. Dealers must replace the turbocharger water feed hose as described in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2005 Lancer Evolution vehicles produced between 12/10/04 and 6/6/05
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. This includes vehicles recently acquired at Mitsubishi auctions. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles VINs on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is an affected VIN for this recall campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the turbocharger coolant hose replaced. A copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this campaign procedure, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
1. Place a metal or plastic receptacle under the vehicle, directly under the water hose area, to collect any spilled coolant.
2. Carefully remove the radiator cap to release system pressure. Then reinstall the cap.
CAUTION
Coolant may be hot. Use care to avoid hot coolant or steam. If possible, wait for it to cool down before removing the cap.
3. Remove the air intake duct and the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the air flow sensor connector and its clamp.
5. Remove the intercooler hose.
6. Remove the air intake hose.
7. Replace the turbocharger water feed hose.
CAUTION
Some coolant will spill during hose replacement.
8. Reinstall the intercooler hose, air intake hose, air flow connector and clamp, air cleaner assembly, and air intake duct.
9. With the radiator cap removed, bleed air from the system by starting the engine and idling until the thermostat is opened (approximately 20 minutes).
10. Replenish coolant as needed in the radiator and coolant reservoir. Reinstall the radiator cap.
11. Use plain water to clean up any spilled coolant.
12. Apply a small white paint dot to the rocker cover bolt as shown.
13. Confirm that all hoses, clamps, clips, connections, and bolts are secure.
14. Confirm there are no coolant leaks.
15. Confirm the coolant level is correct.
16. Start the engine and confirm there is no abnormal noise.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Enter this campaign claim over the MDL using the Recall claim type option. Sample claim screens are shown.