1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recalls (12)
- Campaign:
- 94V149002 on 09/07/1994
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 06/30/1994
- Affected:
- 458
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls. this can result in a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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 reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact 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.
- Campaign:
- 96V158001 on 09/02/1996
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1994 - 07/30/1996
- Affected:
- 5,731
- Defect:
- The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
- Consequence:
- If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 98V069001 on 06/15/1998
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 05/14/1989 - 03/05/1998
- Affected:
- 24,275
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 1998.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).
- Campaign:
- 99V066001 on 04/25/1999
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 01/20/1994 - 06/29/1996
- Affected:
- 307,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 15, 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).
- Campaign:
- 00V421001 on 12/17/2000
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1994 - 06/29/1999
- Affected:
- 567,432
- Defect:
- 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. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
- Notes:
- Owner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase began april 2, 2001, and the final phase will be completed on september 3, 2001. 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 america at 1-888-mitsu-2001 (1-888-648-7820).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06E023000 on 03/13/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 292,000
- Defect:
- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E049000 on 06/04/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 27,176
- Defect:
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E060000 on 06/28/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 87,745
- Defect:
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- Correction:
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 07E055000 on 07/25/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 222
- Defect:
- Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
- Consequence:
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
- Notes:
- Airtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 16,270
- Defect:
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 42,540
- Defect:
- Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE TSBs (57)
- Bulletin:
- TSB9533A001
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- steering drift diagnosis and correction. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9515003
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- center exhaust pipe heat shield replacement. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9542A003
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- TSB9515003
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- TSB9622005
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9633A005
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Front suspension noise diagnosis. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9642A023
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry system information corrections - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9642A022
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Door rattle repair procedures. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9654012
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Antenna tightening torque. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9613023
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Pcm programming summary and fuel recommendations. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9711001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Revised valve and valve guide specifications (420a engine)- service manual revision. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9713001
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Fuel gauge tank unit installation procedure- service manual revision. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9742A002
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Sunroof sunshade operation. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9752B002
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9723002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 2/4 clutch piston retainer parts identification (f4ac1 transaxle). *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9742A004
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield wind noise. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9737A001
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Power steering belt alignment and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
- Bulletin:
- TSB9723006
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Ignition key difficult to remove. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9700005
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9716003
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Intermittent engine misfire. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9716002
- Component:
- 114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Summary:
- Dtc 58 - intake air temperature sensor harness. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9726002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Driveshaft (front axle) removal procedures - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- TSB9716004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 970401
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Information containing the correct illustrations for the mfi (asd) relay and the fuel pump relay. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97110113011
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject on corrected dtc p0443 troubleshooting procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97110154013
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090152B003
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090154006
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Revised headlight aiming adjustment procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090199017
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject on cylinder head distortion inspection. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9723015
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB9834001
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Procedures for repairing abnormal noises from the rear suspension. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9835004
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Service manual revision on abs data list reference and actuator test reference tables. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9813005
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB9854004
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains circuit diagram corrections for the instrument panel, starting system & interior lighting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98070120012
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a/t shift cable kit installation tip. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98070120025
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Experiencing leakage from windshield washer nozzle. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9851004
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience front windshield washer nozzle leakage. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9823015
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Concerns with delayed transaxle engagement. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9837A005
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power steering belt alignement and troubleshooting procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- TSB9942A004
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibiting popping and/or creaking noise in door window glass. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB9934001
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Customers may complain of a squeaking, a hard rubbing noise, and / or a light tapping or knocking sound from the rear suspension when driving over bumps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB9913001
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Pcm reprogramming & replacement summary (420a engine). *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB9911007
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 48
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding chrysler reprogramming catridge round-up. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 48
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Information regarding intermittent loss of cruise control. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9922003
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9923010
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0011001
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information and related installation procedures about a new, improved head gasket for vehilces equipped with the 2.0l, non-turbo, 420a engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0052A010
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- This bulletin describes how to install the new power seat slide motor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0155003
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Service manual revision on revolution pick-up sensor resistance. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0255002
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding manual transmission fluid. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding manual transmission fluid. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 80
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding replacement crank angle sensor wire colors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 89
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- No start. 1995-99 420a with manual transmission. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TT237
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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