At times the I can smell fuel fumes inside/outside of the car. The is no leakage, only the fumes are escaping the fuel tank. There was a recall on the 1995 mitsubishe eclipse gs 1995 (same as mine) for this same problem. The federal safety agency campaign number: 96v158000. And the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v158001. The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape. If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire. But when I contacted the mitsubshi dealer they refuse to fix the problem as they say my car's VIN number does not show this recall.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: fuel pump failure
5 of the 307 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20042
- 20032
- 20021
- 20012
- 20001
- 19982
- 19972
- 19955
What owners say
There is a strong smell of gas fumes on the inside of my car. After some research I found a recall (ref. The federal safety agency campaign id # 96v158000 and 96v158001). After reading the recalls' information I removed my rear seat to expose the suspect area and an almost unbearable amount of gas fumes was emitting from the fuel pump installation area.
The car repeatedly shuts off or stalls while driving at any speed. I have taken it in numerous times and the problem cannot be found. The fuel pump relay, engine control unit, ignition wires, spark plug wires have all been replaced. The throttle plates have been cleaned out. It is again in the repair shop.
Recall remdey did not correct recall 96v158001 problem. Fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump or gauge unit could have been incorrectly installed, allowing overflow of fuel or fumes. Please give any further details.
While driving at 40 MPH the vehicle will stall and then cut off completely. After 15 minutes vehicle will restart. Owner took vehicle to dealers on three different times for problem and was told that the fuel pump relay was bad. They replaced it and she still has problems.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
- Risk
- If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Recall number 96V158001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
5 of 307 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (2%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Ball joint 35Stalling 29No deployment 11Door locks 10Fuel smell 10ABS 8Headlights 8Brake failure 7Power steering loss 6Airbag light 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5
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