2002–2004 Mitsubishi Montero recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature.
💥 The risk
If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the leveling valve. The recall began on august 30, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V319000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR-04-008
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 44,214
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-0037
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 30, 2004
- Built
- Apr 4, 2001 – May 21, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mitsubishi recall no. SR-04-008.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).