NHTSA recall 04V319000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Mitsubishi Montero
Reported Jul 6, 200444,214 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SR-04-008Built Apr 4, 2001 – May 21, 2004
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank IS full and the vehicle IS parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature.
The risk
If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the leveling valve. the recall began on august 30, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.