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Recall 01V-295

MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1 other model: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-295
Reported
September 25, 2001
Vehicles affected
25,803 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.

The risk

Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. 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 america at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles