Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Galant (2001): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 01V069000 · Mar 8, 2001 · Mitsubishi America
192
vehicles affected
192
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V069000
- Date
- Mar 8, 2001
- Maker
- Mitsubishi America
- Units affected
- 192
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Spyder | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi | Galant | 2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V069000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Eclipse (2001), Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2001), Mitsubishi Galant (2001), about 192 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V069000?
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.
What can happen?
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.