NHTSA Recall # | 55559 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V312000 |
MFG Compaign # | SR-04-007 |
Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | MITSUBISHI |
Brand | MITSUBISHI |
Model | ECLIPSE |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 26/07/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/04/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/06/04 |
Report created | 29/06/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 834 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. |
Consequence summary | Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. |
Recall notes | Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-007. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |