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2005-2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others recall: tank assembly

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 9, 2008. It covers about 45,988 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45,988
reported
Sep 9, 2008
owners notified
Sep 20, 2008
related complaints
19

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.

Recall number 08V454000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor2005 Mitsubishi Galant2006 Mitsubishi Galant2007 Mitsubishi Galant

Questions about recall 08V454000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 08V454000, reported on September 9, 2008, covers about 45,988 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V454000?

Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi 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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