MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : ECLIPSE SPYDER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2003-06-11 - 2003-07-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V442000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-11-04 | Date Added to Database: 2003-11-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17087 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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