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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:44 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 96V158001 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      MITSUBISHI / ECLIPSE     1995-1996 Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: AUG 21, 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158001 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5731 Summary: THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.