2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant recall: hose, piping, and connections
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on September 25, 2001. It covers about 25,803 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,803
- reported
- Sep 25, 2001
- owners notified
- Nov 26, 2001
- related complaints
- 21
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 01V295001
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 2000
- Mitsubishi Galant 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V295001
Is there a recall on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Galant hose, piping, and connections?
Yes. Recall 01V295001, reported on September 25, 2001, covers about 25,803 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V295001?
Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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