Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
GALANT
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V454000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050317
End Of Manufacture
20070228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45988
Date Owners Notified
20080920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080909
Make Campaign Number
SR-08-005