NHTSA Recall 01V011001: Cooling unit and lines (power train)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 277,227 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V011001 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Report received | January 16, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Safety risk
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 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 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
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 01V011001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2000, 2001 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 2001 |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.