MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V158001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-08-21 | 1996-08-27 | 1996-09-03 |
Production Dates: 1994-03-01 - 1996-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5731
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
