Model/build years: 2005 Mitsubishi / Lancer Evolution

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, inc.

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.

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. 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.