1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall 18550 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	96V158001
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Eclipse
Year:	1996
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/01/1994
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/1996
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	5731
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	08/21/1996
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	08/27/1996
Date Added To File:	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 Action:	Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Further 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.

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel system, gasoline Recall