Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
96V158001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 03/01/1994 to 07/31/1996V (Vehicle)573108/21/1996MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/27/199609/03/1996
Defect SummaryThe fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
Consequence SummaryIf an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
NotesOwner 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E055000AIRTEX PRODUCTS E (Equipment)22211/19/2007MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/26/200707/26/2007
Defect SummaryCertain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
Consequence SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryAirtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
NotesAirtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
97040104/01/199753051Information containing the correct illustrations for the mfi (asd) relay and the fuel pump relay. *yc11/06/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
TSB971300102/01/199752062Fuel gauge tank unit installation procedure- service manual revision. *jd07/17/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
8912/01/200210003119No start. 1995-99 420a with manual transmission. *tt10/08/2003

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
02/12/200710
 Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse rs. gasoline fumes werepresent in the vehicle evne with the windows open. there was recall 96v158000 on this vehicle for the fuel system gasoline. the contact was advised that this vehicle was not included in the recall. due to the vin. the current mileage was 13,000.
06/08/200511000005/18/2005
 When i am driving my car smells alot like gas fumes it is overwhelming for my children,i called the dealership because we have inspected the car really well on all fuel lines and found no leaks,the dealer said that my car was not included in the recall,i have seen this happen to many other people on the internet,they talk about the same fumes smell but how the manufacturer will not fix the problem because of the vin number not matching the one on the recall i think this one should also be on the list,cause now that it is summer it really worries me to have all the fumes in the car in the heat when i am driving,and this is a constant very strong smell,i am afraid the car may blow up or something.this has gone on every day,since i have had this car i got it about a month ago.
870001
 There was a strong odor of gas inside the vehicle. *jb
03/23/200393500105/01/1998
 Many vehicles of this same model year were recalled for a gas smell/ fire hazard caused by an improperly installed fuel tank gasket. my car does not have a matching vin so the dealer says i am not covered. if it were a defective part i could understand them being able to classify my car as having passed. however, since this was a procedure, i do not think that with the # of complaints similar to mine that they have covered all the cars they should have. is mitsubishi not notorious for letting the volume of complaints escalate to unreasonable amounts prior to acting?? *jb
11/15/2001109/01/2000
 Consumer smells gas fumes when driving. also, smells fumes when air conditioner is on. there is a recall, 96v158001, on vehicle's make/model; but this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak *tt
09/15/2001109/01/2001
 While parked or when driving there is a strong fuel smell in vehicle. it stays in vehicle for a while, then it goes away. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer states there is a recall dealing with this problem, however his vin is not included. *jb
01/08/2000105/01/1998
 While fueling vehicle flames shot out of the gas tank resulting in complete destruction of vehicle from fire, possible recall component failure of the fuel gaskets (recall in 1996). *mjs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
02/01/1999111/01/1995
 There is a strong smell of gas fumes on the inside of my car. after some research i found a recall (ref. nhtsa campaign id # 96v158000 and 96v158001). after reading the recalls' information i removed my rear seat to expose the suspect area and an almost unbearable amount of gas fumes was emitting from the fuel pump installation area. *ak
08/09/19971010/01/1995
 Fuel system repaired due to stalling/starting problems.
05/15/19951
 Fuel leakage from the gas tank sending unit. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
11/10/20025005/01/2000
 For the past two days my car has been missing(the engine not idling as normal). i took it to a mechanic who check the engine. he said that the number 2 cylinder is not firing properly. he change the spark plugs and the problem is still persisting. he said that he switch the number 2 and 4 injectors and he discovered that the injectors are working but their seem to be a problem associated with the electronic aspect of the number 2 injector. i would like to find out how best to resolve this problem. their is also a problem with the fuse box located uder hood. some of the fuses are loose and their support is loose. the coding on the fuse box has been partialy erase. i really love my car and i need some assistance. dt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
01/16/19966
 Fuel injectors failed. *sd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
04/01/2002
 When filling gas tank up there is a strong smell inside vehicle of fuel. that smell will last until about the time vehicle reaches 3 quaters of a tank. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
04/13/2002
 While driving oil leaked out of the rear tranfer case, causing all 4 tires to lock up. had recall 96-v-158-000 fixed pertaining to this same part prior to inccident.*ak
 There are strong fuel fumes internal and externalm which cause dizzy spells and minor stomach aches. *ak
11/01/199910/01/1999
 At times the i can smell fuel fumes inside/outside of the car. the is no leakage, only the fumes are escaping the fuel tank. there was a recall on the 1995 mitsubishe eclipse gs 1995 (same as mine) for this same problem. nhtsa campaign number: 96v158000. and nhtsa campaign number: 96v158001. 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. but when i contacted the mitsubshi dealer they refuse to fix the problem as they say my car's vin number does not show this recall.*ak
11/01/2001
 Recall 96v158000 concerning fuel tank problems. consumer contacted dealership for repairs, but was informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin although consumer's vehicle was experiencing same problem as stated in recall. please provide further details.*ak
09/01/1999
 There is a fuel smell from rear of vehicle. recall 96v158000 does not include this vehicle. *ak
06/01/1995
 There is a recall (id# 96v158001) on this year / make vehicle. the dealer says it does not apply to my car. there has been a fuel smell coming from the right rear and inside of the car since shortly after it was new. the dealer said they couldn't smell it. now there appears to be a recall that covers my cars problem and they say it doesn't apply to my car! *ak
04/20/2000112/01/1997
 Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.
 Recall remdey did not correct recall 96v158001 problem. fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump or gauge unit could have been incorrectly installed, allowing overflow of fuel or fumes. please give any further details.*ak
11/06/1996104/01/1996
 Gas tank caught on fire.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
08/09/1997110/01/1995
 Vehicle stalls and has trouble starting due to failure of the fuel regulator.

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