Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 00V-320 · Mitsubishi vehicles
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 00V-320 covers 10,510 Mitsubishi vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V320001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
The risk
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2001.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 AT 1-888-648-7820.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 9, 2000 to August 28, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.