NHTSA Recall 08V454000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,988 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V454000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-08-005 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 9, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 20, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V454000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.