2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recall 47098 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V319000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	SR-04-008
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Montero
Year:	2003
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/04/2001
End Date Of Manufacturing:	05/21/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	44214
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	08/30/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/06/2004
Date Added To File:	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 Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-008.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 Montero Fuel system, gasoline:storage Recall