Recall 03V442000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 03V442000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 17,087 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V507000 | Aug 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | MITSUBISHI | 121,529 |
| 25V369000 | Jun 2, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | MITSUBISHI | 198,940 |
| 23V345000 | Jun 6, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | MITSUBISHI | 89,907 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 03V442000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655385 | Apr 25, 2007 | 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED-DEALER SCANNED CODE PO455 - GROSS EVAP. LEAK. TECH. REMOVED AND RE-INSTALLED GAS CAP, CL… |
| 606325 | Dec 11, 2006 | 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THERE… |
| 597195 | Sep 21, 2006 | 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.