Consumer Complaint Detail

MITSUBISHI / MONTERO / 1995

Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999085382	Incident Date: Jun, 11 1999
Consumer's City:	Consumer's State: AK
Vehicle Transmission Type:	Manufacturers Name: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model Name: MONTERO	Model Year: 1995
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No	Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No	Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#:	Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 16 1999	Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No	Purchase Date: Dec, 31 1994
Was Original Owner: Yes	Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0	Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: -	Description of the Complaints: The fuel pump shorted out inside the fuel tank. we were told this could have caused a very large expolosion, killing everyone inside the vehicle and anyone near by. we have the faulty fuel pump, which clearly shows burn marks. a mitsubishi customer service represenative assured me the vehicle would not have exploded; however, he could or would not explain what safety devices might be in place to prevent such an explosion. i am trading this vehicle tomorrow (june 18) because i am afraid to drive it. the vehicle is in the repair shop having the fuel pump replaced so i cannot provide the vin # at this time; however, i will have any further information you may require should you wish to follow up on this report. *ak