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NHTSARecalled Nov 10, 1982 · #82V109000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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".

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER HOSE PROTECTOR ON THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice