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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V442000
Component:  Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Manufacturer:  Mitsubishi America
Year:
2003
Make:
Mitsubishi
Model:
Eclipse
Recall Date:
10/31/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,544
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in the fuel return hose becoming dislodged, resulting in fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or Mitsubishi Caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

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