NHTSA recall 04V312000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1 more
Reported Jun 29, 2004834 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SR-04-007Built Apr 16, 2004 – Jun 20, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
The risk
Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.