NHTSA Recall 03V442000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPNov 4, 2003· MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse |
| 2004 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse |
| 2003 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse Spyder |
| 2004 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse Spyder |
| 2003 | Mitsubishi | Galant |
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