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Report Date: April 24, 1999 02:16:40 AM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158000
Component: FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Year: 1996
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: MAR 1994 To: JUL 1996
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit could have bween incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Owner notification: Mitsubishi and Chrysler will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign.
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Owner notification began August 21, 1996. 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 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V066001
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING
Mfg. Campaign #: 99V066001
Year: 1996
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: JAN 1994 To: JUN 1996
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm ball joint on the affected vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during May-June 1999. 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 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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