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NHTSA Recall 04V312000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 834 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

834
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (July 26)
NHTSA campaign04V312000
Manufacturer campaignSR-04-007
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedJune 29, 2004
Owner notificationJuly 26, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.

Safety risk

Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Notes

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-007.customers can 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 04V312000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Eclipse2004
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2004

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.