| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : TREDIA | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19820301 - 19821001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19821123 | Date Received by ODI: 19821110 | Date Added to Database: 19821118 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1849 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY BREAK IN A REAR-END COLLISION. THE FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND RESULTING FUEL LEAKAGE IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER HOSE PROTECTOR ON THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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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). |
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