Recall 82V-109: 1983 Mitsubishi Tredia

MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Nov 10, 1982, covering about 1,849 vehicles.

NHTSA number
82V-109
Report date
Nov 10, 1982
Vehicles affected
1,849
Owners notified
Nov 23, 1982

The problem

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".

The fix

The dealer will install a fuel filter hose protector on the fuel filler hose to prevent fuel leakage at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler hose.consequences of defect: fuel may leak out of the filler hose after a rear-endcollision and, in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire andsubsequent personal injury may result.

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number82V109000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Tredia1983All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 82V-109?

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".

How is recall 82V-109 fixed?

The dealer will install a fuel filter hose protector on the fuel filler hose to prevent fuel leakage at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.