2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V334000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 06, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected |
ECLIPSE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1516
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 06, 2006
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1516
Model Affected
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE METAL FORMING PART OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY STAMPED RESULTING IN THE METAL BECOMING THINNER IN THE CROSS-SECTION THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD, OVER TIME, RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER.
Defect Consequence:
BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1516
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. SR-06-004
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V414000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 31, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected |
ECLIPSE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1772
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 31, 2006
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1772
Model Affected
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE KEY LOCK CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY NOT ALLOW THE CABLE END TO LOCK INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER MECHANISM. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1772
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. SR-06-005