Recall 97V081001: Mitsubishi Eclipse
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Summary
The problem. The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
The risk. The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during july 1997. Note: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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V081001
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Report received
- May 12, 1997
- Owners notified
- June 16, 1997
- Built
- Mar 18, 1997 – Mar 26, 1997
- Units affected
- 119
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Eclipse: 1997
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.