1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RECALL - #96V158001
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE |
|
| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1994 - 7/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/1996 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
8/21/1996 |
| # Affected |
5,731 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|
|
| Description |
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Feb 10, 2020 - 160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Jan 27, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
Jan 24, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Jan 23, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Jan 23, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|