NHTSA Recall 04V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V319000; Date: Jul. 6, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Mitsubishi Montero; 2003 Mitsubishi Montero; 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 44,214
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2004
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