Vehicle recall 94V080000 · April 20, 1994
1990-1994 Mitsubishi Precis
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable…
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- Summary
- The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
- Consequence
- In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of FMVSS 301.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel systems; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Mitsubishi service center at 1-800-222-0037. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 20, 1994
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Owner notification
- June 30, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,890
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
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