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 - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V319000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/04/2001 to 05/21/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 44214 | 08/30/2004 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/06/2004 | 07/07/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the leveling valve. the recall began on august 30, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-008.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0313008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004446 | Diagnostic troubleshooting instructions in service manual for mfi diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0638 throttle actuator control motor circuit range/performance problem are incorrect. this bulletin contains corrected troubleshooting instruc | 12/15/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told to contact nearest dealer for service on recall. when dealer was contacted, they referred him back to the manufacturer. when consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told to call back, they again referred consumer to dealer. as a result, consumer still did not have vehicle repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 26000 | 4 | 11/14/2002 |
| Hesitation and stalling between 0-45 mph at slightly above 3/4 full tank of gas. vehicle leaks substantial quantity of fuel when parked on incline at slightly above 3/4 tank of gas. in addition, this vehicle was not filling properly at the gas pump (pump continually shut off as if tank were full even though it was not). these same problem occurred with our 2002 montero which was returned to mitsubishi through the lemon law. these problems began at 26,000 miles, problems occurred with other vehicle starting at 9,000 miles. in the 2003, they have replaced the rollover valve (cracked). *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 8 | 12/12/2003 | |
| Previously reported similar problem in nov. 2004 (reference no. 10101312) fuel leakage, acceleration/power loss at critical times of highway travel. suv is now parked due fueling system problems and unreliability. suv was repaired at fazeli misubishi 11/2004. even after know recall (purported) correctly vehicle experienced same problem. suv failed again while on family vacation, loss of acceleration and power began to occur, engine began to cough and sputter (even with a full tank of gas), gas gauge and digital fuel mileage indicator malfunctioned. suv was eventually parked at a location, while parked fuel apparently had leaked from the fuel tank or other compartment... fire erupted while we were parked on side of (hwy 10- alabama) i was attempting to light a flare to indicate to passing motorist that we were stranded in the road. destroyed by the flames were clothing, lap top computer, medication, children toys and electronic games, and religious effects. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Important safety recall notification: sr-04-008 *bf the consumer took his vehicle in for service on the recall issue and was told it could not be serviced at the original dealership location but had to be taken two hours away to an unrelated dealership for service at the owners expense and time. recall issue deals with the fuel tank leveling valve not maintaining proper sealing. fuel may leak to the ground when tank is on full. the recall stated that gasoline in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. *tc *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 26000 | 4 | 11/14/2002 |
| Hesitation and stalling between 0-45 mph at slightly above 3/4 full tank of gas. vehicle leaks substantial quantity of fuel when parked on incline at slightly above 3/4 tank of gas. in addition, this vehicle was not filling properly at the gas pump (pump continually shut off as if tank were full even though it was not). these same problem occurred with our 2002 montero which was returned to mitsubishi through the lemon law. these problems began at 26,000 miles, problems occurred with other vehicle starting at 9,000 miles. in the 2003, they have replaced the rollover valve (cracked). *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 12025 | 3 | 11/27/2003 |
| My vehicle is leaking raw fuel in my driveway.*ak | |||