Recalls for 2007 Mitsubishi Galant

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2008-09-09
Description
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles.  The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process.  The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located.  In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit.  Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket.  The recall began on september 20, 2008.  Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Notes
Mitsubishi recall no.  Sr-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.