Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V069000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 192 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. owner notification began march 26, 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 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V069000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-03-08T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 192

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. owner notification began march 26, 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 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-phyt-zqc3~rkjt

NHTSA ID: 01V069000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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