Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Galant (2003-2004): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 03V442000 · Nov 4, 2003 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
17,087
vehicles affected
17,087
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V442000
- Date
- Nov 4, 2003
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,087
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse | 2003-2004 |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Spyder | 2003-2004 |
| Mitsubishi | Galant | 2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V442000?
3 models: Mitsubishi Eclipse (2003-2004), Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2003-2004), Mitsubishi Galant (2003), about 17,087 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V442000?
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.
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.