Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V069000 Reported March 8, 2001

Mitsubishi america/fuel tank

Q: What is recall 01V069000?

NHTSA recall 01V069000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 8, 2001. It addresses: Mitsubishi america/fuel tank. The recall affects approximately 192 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 192 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V069000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

192

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 8, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. owner notification began march 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 at 1-800-222-0037.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V069000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V069000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V069000?

NHTSA recall 01V069000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 8, 2001. It addresses: Mitsubishi america/fuel tank. The recall affects approximately 192 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V069000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.