Consumer Complaint Detail
MITSUBISHI / MONTERO SPORT / 2003
1 Injured
1 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004294939 | Incident Date: Aug, 16 2004 |
| Consumer's City: DUNEDIN | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Model Name: MONTERO SPORT | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 1 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JA4LS21H63J | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 19 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The owner smelled gasoline fuel when operating vehicle and starting it one last time, the engine compartment burst into flames. this loss was investigated by superior investigations 800-779-2858. the fuel rail pressure valve was loose, and caused fuel to leak and start a fire.*ak |