1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall 17768 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	97V081001
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Eclipse
Year:	1997
Component:	Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/18/1997
End Date Of Manufacturing:	03/26/1997
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	119
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/16/1997
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/12/1997
Date Added To File:	05/23/1997
Defect Summary:	The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
Consequence Summary:	The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Further Notes:	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.

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seats:front assembly:head restraint Recall