Fuel system, gasolineRecall 96V-158 · 1995–1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 96V-158 covers 5,731 1995–1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V158001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
The risk
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1996. 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 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 March 1, 1994 to July 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.