Recall - O2 Sensor Harness Corrosion: Overview
No: EMR-03-001DATE: July, 2003
MODEL:
2003 Lancer Evolution
SUBJECT:
OXYGEN SENSOR HARNESS CORROSION - EMISSIONS RECALL
PURPOSE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2003 Lancer Evolution vehicles for possible electrical corrosion in the rear oxygen sensor harness. This condition could cause the sensor to malfunction, set a diagnostic trouble code and illuminate the MIL. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have been notified about this recall.
A sample copy of the customer notification letter is shown. (Customers in California may receive a slightly modified version.)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Symptom/Condition
Water may enter the floorboard from body seam seal openings at the side sills and/or bulkhead. This water may cause electrical corrosion to occur in the heated rear oxygen sensor harness.
Remedy
Inspect for water leakage at the side sills and bulkhead, and apply sealant if needed. Also inspect the heated rear oxygen sensor connector for signs of electrical corrosion. If necessary, install a subharness and replace the sensor.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2003 Lancer Evolution vehicles produced between 8/20/02 - 4/11/03
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the genuine Mitsubishi Parts shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Use Emissions Campaign labor operation C0303HXX.
Claims for this campaign must be entered as Recall Type "C" claims. Sample claim screens are shown. Check the repair process(es) performed. You may only claim the repairs actually made associated with the specific vehicle condition found.
OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT AND SUBHARNESS INSTALLATION REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM TECH LINE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section may be claimed on the campaign claim if such repairs are necessary. All replaced parts will be requested to be returned.
Special Warranty Information:
If sealant is applied, claim sealant at $6.25 U.S.$ ($9.00 CAN$) per vehicle (sleeve contains enough sealant to complete at least 2 vehicles), using "3MSEALANT" as the part number.
If sealant is applied to side sills, claim undercoating at $2.00 U.S. ($3.40 CAN$) per vehicle, using NPN as the part number.
WEB BASED CLAIM SYSTEM - RECALL CLAIM SCREENS
Labor Section - Repair Conditions a, b, c, d, e, f
ADVANCED DIAMOND NET SCREENS FOR RECALL CLAIMS
RECALL CAMPAIGN CLAIM PARTS AND LABOR DETAIL INFO SCREEN