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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V454📅 Sep 9, 2008

2005–2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor + 2 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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 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
08V454000
Manufacturer recall #
SR-08-005
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
45,988
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-222-0037
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 20, 2008
Built
Mar 17, 2005 – Feb 28, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. SR-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V454 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V454?

2005–2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse & 2005–2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor + 2 more. 45,988 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-0037.