NHTSA Recall 00V320001: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,510 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V320001 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Safety risk
This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Notes
Owner notification began january 15, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V320001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.