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Mitsubishi Lancer 2007–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB-13-42A-001 · NHTSA communication 10170851 · issued Jan 8, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2007–2013
model years
27
vehicle entries

Official summary

Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain components using coin-type lithium batteries have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.