NHTSA recall 96V-158 (96V158001)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 27, 1996 - about 5,731 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V158001
Also written as: 96V-158
Reported: August 27, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~5,731
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.

Why it is dangerous

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-158 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Eclipse - 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.