Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V158001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V158001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 5,731 affected units, MITSUBISHI/FUEL, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V158001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-08-27T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi/fuel

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5,731

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

Consequence Summary: If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-77ws-vpbw~jukr

NHTSA ID: 96V158001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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