NHTSA Recall 01V295002
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V295002; Date: Sep. 25, 2001
Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse; 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Affected Units:: 87
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began March 15, 2002. 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 2002
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