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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V237000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 03/29/1995 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 09/25/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/25/2000 | 08/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. if no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. if any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB9813007 | 07/01/1998 | TSB9813007 | 601988 | Procedures on fule pump operation check. *yc | 09/01/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| TSB9813004 | 05/01/1998 | TSB9813004 | 601486 | Service manual revision on corrected fuel injector resistance measurement temperature values. *yc | 08/06/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/30/1996 | |||
| After starting engine, smell of fumes entered into interior, causing occupants to gag. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Sending unit on the distributor failed as the car down-shifted from passing gear. fuel pump was also replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Never received recalls for the crack in the fuel tank, and i smell gas in my car. *ak | |||
| When the fuel tank is full fuel leakege occurs. the dealer has advised the owner not to fill the tank up. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/04/1995 | 1 | 09/22/1995 | |
| It can be clearly seen that the car that i am leasing is a genuine lemon. it has been frustrating having this car that i feel is unsafe and has continuous problems that a unresolved since only 600 miles. (i have only 37,000 miles on it now) from this web site it is apparent that i am not the only one that is dealing with the negligence and utmost poor quality that mitsubishi calls a car. fuel gauge, front rotors, rear drums, trans coller clamp, trans mount insulator, lower control arm. | |||