NHTSA Recall 03V442000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V442000; Date: Nov. 4, 2003
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse; 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse; 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder; 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder; 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17,087
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 3, 2003
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