NHTSA recall 94V080000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 94V080000 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Reported | 1994-04-20 |
| Owners notified | 1994-06-30 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Units potentially affected | 12890 |
What is wrong
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The remedy
MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
| 1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1991 MITSUBISHI PRECIS | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1992 MITSUBISHI PRECIS | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1993 MITSUBISHI PRECIS | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1994 MITSUBISHI PRECIS | Built 1990-08-01 to 1993-10-01. |
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