Vehicle recall 08V454000 · September 9, 2008
Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V454000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2008
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-08-005
- Owner notification
- September 20, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,988
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2007): 2007
- Mitsubishi Endeavor (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Mitsubishi Galant (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
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