Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel tank leveling valve in your vehicle is a small mechanism that helps keep your fuel tank sealed when you're parked on an uphill slope. If it fails, fuel could leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails, fuel could leak onto the ground, and in the presence of a spark, it could catch fire. This could lead to a serious fire hazard.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty leveling valve at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FACING FORWARD ON AN UPWARD SLOPE, THE FUEL TANK LEVELING VALVE MAY NOT MAINTAIN PROPER SEALING IN THE EVENT THE FUEL EXPANDS FROM A RISE IN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL LEVELING VALVE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY, FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEVELING VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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