2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER RECALL - #01V069000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
2/20/2001 - 2/22/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2001 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/26/2001 |
| # Affected |
192 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for SEATS
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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