Recall 03V442000: 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 4, 2003

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

17,087vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse124 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse14 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder27 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder6 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Galant126 complaints