Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V158001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 03/01/1994 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 5731 | 08/21/1996 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/27/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E055000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 222 | 11/19/2007 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/26/2007 | 07/26/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airtex 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Airtex 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB9713001 | 02/01/1997 | 52062 | Fuel gauge tank unit installation procedure- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 89 | 12/01/2002 | 10003119 | No start. 1995-99 420a with manual transmission. *tt | 10/08/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leaks, antenna problems, fuel problem, meaning the car does not run correctly. now the car does not work at all | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 9 | 04/22/1996 | |
| Warpedbrake rototrs, causing brake failure, also fuel injection//sunroof malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/08/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle serviced per recall for fuel tank malfunction. after repair, fuel tank was filled, fuel was later found dripping from tank area and puddled on the ground. | |||
| 10/14/1996 | |||
| Consumer states that fuel tank leaks gasoline, also consumer can't get any help to remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1996 | |||
| When filling up the gas tank the gas came gushing out of the bottom near exhaust manifold. please describe. *ak | |||