NHTSA recall 03V442000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2 more
Reported Nov 4, 200317,087 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jun 11, 2003 – Jul 25, 2003
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. the recall began december 3, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.