Vehicle recall 03V442000 · November 4, 2003
Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. The recall began December 3, 2003. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2003
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 3, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,087
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Eclipse (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Mitsubishi Galant (2003): 2003
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