Recall - Fuel Pump Replacement
No: SR-04-007DATE: July, 2004
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT
FUEL PUMP RETURN FITTING
- SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The fuel pump return fitting on affected vehicles is shorter than specification and may contain a molding flaw. The fitting could break when subjected to stress, causing fuel leakage from the fuel pump return line. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Replace the fuel pump, using the improved part listed in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder vehicles produced between 4/16/04 and 6/20/04
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be inspected/repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is an affected VIN for this recall campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles, asking them to bring their vehicle to their
Mitsubishi dealer to have the fuel pump replaced. A copy of the customer notification letter is included in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this campaign procedure, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPER SCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
1. If the fuel tank is over 1/2 full, carefully drain the tank into a clean container, until the fuel level is less than 1/2 full.
2. Replace the fuel pump module, using the new, improved parts listed in this bulletin.
Follow the procedures in Group 13C of the 2004 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder service manual.
3. Replenish the fuel that was drained in Step 1.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Use campaign labor operation C0407CXX
Labor time = 0.5 hrs.
Header and Parts Section
Labor Section
Claims for this campaign must be entered as Recall type "C" claims. Sample claim screens are shown.