Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:53
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank reservoir cup is welded back to front. For this reason, uphill travel or takeoff acceleration during low remaining fuel conditions may cause unstable engine operation due to the lack of fuel supply amount. At worst, the engine stops while running.
Case Number:
RJ-1157-0
Make/model:
Issued:
Wed, 2004-07-07
Component:
fuel tank
Affected:
2 660
Correction:
The fuel tank reservoir cup should be checked, and if it is welded back to front, the fuel tank assembly should be replaced with a non-defective one.
Identification:
white or yellow paint on the bottom of the fuel tank, around the reservoir cup
Vehicle:
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
E-F31A
Period:
06/12/1994..30/03/1995
Frame / Chassis No:
F31A-0000138..F31A-0002432
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
E-F36A
Period:
20/12/1994..10/02/1995
Frame / Chassis No:
F36A-0000112..F36A-0000584
unique_id_feeds:
135251