Recall 04V319000: 2002–2004 Mitsubishi Montero

Report received

Jul 6, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

44,214vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Mitsubishi Montero111 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Montero39 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Montero5 complaints