Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V065000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 108,147 affected units, FUEL FILLER PIPE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington d.c. cold states include north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, kansas, oklahoma, colorado, wyoming, montana, idaho, washington, oregon, and utah. Adjoining states include arkansas, tennessee, and north carolina. in severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 5, 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V065000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel filler pipe

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 108,147

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington d.c. cold states include north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, kansas, oklahoma, colorado, wyoming, montana, idaho, washington, oregon, and utah. Adjoining states include arkansas, tennessee, and north carolina. in severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 5, 2010. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V065000

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