2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT Recall 47959 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V442000
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Galant
Year:	2003
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/11/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/26/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	17087
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	12/03/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	11/04/2003
Date Added To File:	11/05/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
Consequence Summary:	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. the recall began december 3, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
Further Notes:	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Mitsubishi Galant Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump Recall