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 system complaints
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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.
Recall 96v158000 concerning fuel tank problems. Consumer contacted dealership for repairs, but was informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN although consumer's vehicle was experiencing same problem as stated in recall. Please provide further details.
There is a fuel smell from rear of vehicle. Recall 96v158000 does not include this vehicle.
While parked or when driving there is a strong fuel smell in vehicle. It stays in vehicle for a while, then it goes away. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer states there is a recall dealing with this problem, however his VIN is not included.
There is a recall (id# 96v158001) on this year / make vehicle. The dealer says it does not apply to my car. There has been a fuel smell coming from the right rear and inside of the car since shortly after it was new. The dealer said they couldn't smell it. Now there appears to be a recall that covers my cars problem and they say it doesn't apply to my car!
Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.
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 fueling vehicle flames shot out of the gas tank resulting in complete destruction of vehicle from fire, possible recall component failure of the fuel gaskets (recall in 1996).
Fuel system repaired due to stalling/starting problems.
Seat belts inoperative working.
Fuel injectors failed.
Fuel leakage from the gas tank sending unit. Tt
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