Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 04V-312 · Mitsubishi vehicles

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-312 covers 834 Mitsubishi vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected8342 models
ReportedJun 29, 2004Owners notified Jul 26, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V312000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

The risk

BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-04-007.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 16, 2004 to June 20, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.