The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
The risk
This hose is considered to be inadequate.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V320001 (00V320001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | October 27, 2000 |
| Owners notified | January 15, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 10,510 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V320001 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 10,510 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.