2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall 64936 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06V414000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	SR-06-005
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Eclipse spyder
Year:	2007
Component:	Power train:automatic transmission
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/23/2006
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/11/2006
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	1772
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/20/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/31/2006
Date Added To File:	10/31/2006
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.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Mitsubishi recall no. sr-06-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder Power train:automatic transmission Recall