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Report Date: April 24, 1999 02:13:38 AM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V149000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
Manufacturer: DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS
Year: 1995
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: FEB 1994 To: JUL 1994 Year of Recall: '94
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Passenger Cars.
NOTE: If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Chrysler Eagle Service Center at 1-800-853-1403 or Mitsubishi Service Center at 1-800-222-0037. Also, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V149002
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOT SALES, INC
Year: 1995
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: FEB 1994 To: JUL 1994 Year of Recall: '94
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
NOTE: If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Chrysler Eagle Service Center at 1-800-853-1403 or Mitsubishi Service Center at 1-800-222-0037. Also, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158000
Component: FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Year: 1995
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: MAR 1994 To: JUL 1996 Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Owner notification: Mitsubishi and Chrysler will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V158001
Component: FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOT SALES, INC
Year: 1995
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: MAR 1994 To: JUL 1996 Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Owner notification began August 21, 1996. 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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V066001
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING
Mfg. Campaign #: 99V066001
Year: 1995
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: ECLIPSE
Manufactured From: JAN 1994 To: JUN 1996 Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm ball joint on the affected vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during May-June 1999. 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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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