Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V237000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 10,000 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. if no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. if any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V237000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 10,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.

Consequence Summary: A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. if no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. if any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ddqv-n5pv_mscz

NHTSA ID: 00V237000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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