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NHTSA recall 96V158001

Fuel system, gasoline

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Reported Aug 27, 19965,731 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI AMERICABuilt Mar 1, 1994 – Jul 31, 1996

The defect

The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.

The risk

If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mitsubishi Eclipse
19951996

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.