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Mitsubishi Eclipse Recall 00V320001: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 00V320001, reported October 27, 2000, 10,510 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V320001MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Risk
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 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 AT 1-888-648-7820.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Eclipse2001
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2001
Mitsubishi Galant2001