Recall - Fuel Leveling/Check Valve Replacement: Overview
No: SR-04-008DATE: August, 2004
MODEL: 2002-04 Montero
SUBJECT:
FUEL LEVELING VALVE AND FUEL FILLER CHECK
VALVE REPLACEMENT
- SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains information concerning a Safety Recall Campaign relating to a possible fuel leakage condition caused by the fuel leveling valve. When the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing when fuel expands from a rise in ambient temperature. If the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, gasoline may leak onto the ground. Gasoline in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2002-04 Montero built beginning April 4, 2001 and continuing through May 21, 2004.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles asking them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the fuel leveling valve and related fuel filler tube check valve replaced. To simplify the repair procedures, customers are being asked to bring their vehicle in with less than 1/2 tank of fuel. A copy of the customer notification letter appears later in this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting the PROCEDURES section of this bulletin, CHECK THE WARRANTY SUPER-SCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
Repair procedures will include replacing the fuel tank leveling valve and the fuel filler tube check valve according to the instructions in this bulletin.
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. list of affected VINs in your dealership's inventory is included with this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
A small supply of fuel tank leveling valves and fuel filler tube check valves will be automatically shipped to all dealers. Orders for additional parts can be placed through the normal parts system.
Use the genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
Canister Replacement
NOTE:
There should be very few cases (less than 1% of the total number of affected vehicles) where the evaporative emission canister will require replacement.
The canister has a manual allocation code because replacement requires prior approval from Techline. If you determine that the canister requires replacement, you must call Techline for canister replacement authorization before ordering the canister. Refer to CAPS for the canister part number.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Claims for this campaign must be entered as Recall type "C" claims. Check the repair process(es) performed. You may only claim the repairs actually made associated with the specific vehicle condition found. Sample claim screens are shown.
Fuel Leveling Valve and Fuel Filler Check Valve Replacement
Campaign Labor Operation No. C0408WXX
Time Allowance: 2.0 hrs.
Fuel Leveling Valve, Fuel Filler Check Valve, and Evap. Emission Canister Replacement
Campaign Labor Operation No. C0408WXX
Time Allowance: 5.5 hrs.
^ Canister replacement will be necessary on very rare occasions
^ Retain all replaced parts for at least 30 days after the end-of-month paid claim statement date.
^ If the canister requires replacement, be sure to call Techlme for authorization before ordering the part. If the vehicle will be down while waiting for the part to arrive, please provide the customer with a rental/loaner vehicle. Since this recall pertains to the Montero, please make sure that the customer is provided with a similar level vehicle.
Reimbursement for the rental/loaner can be submitted on the same recall claim.