NHTSA Recall 82V109000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V109000; Date: Nov. 10, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Mitsubishi Tredia
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Manufacturing Amer
Affected Units:: 1,849
Recall Summary:
On some of the involved vehicles, the fuel filler hose may break in a rear-end collision. The failure of the hose and resulting fuel leakage is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a fuel filter hose protector on the fuel filler hose to prevent fuel leakage at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel filler hose. Consequences of defect: fuel may leak out of the filler hose after a rear-endcollision and, in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire andsubsequent personal injury may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1982
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