Recalls: 1993 - MITSUBISHI - PRECIS

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V080000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  Recall Date: 05/03/1994

  Summary:
  THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
  
  Remedy:
  MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.