2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recall

Campaign:
04V428000 on 09/02/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
06/30/2000 - 08/30/2004
Affected:
100,432
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes:
The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER TSBs (40)

Bulletin:
66
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Customers may complain of a knocking noise or floorboard vibration at the front passenger side when driving over parking lot speeds bumps at 10-15 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
66
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Brief information on diagnosing the supplemental restraint system. *tt
Bulletin:
67
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Subject regarding power steering pump replacement. *jb
Bulletin:
67
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Brief information on vehicles exhibiting musty odor at the door window after a rain or after going through a car wash. *jb
Bulletin:
67
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Information regarding supplemental restraint system. *jb
Bulletin:
42
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tech talks door odor update. *tt
Bulletin:
42
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Tech talk regarding window squeal - when operating the window, there may be a squealing or squawking noise as the glass rubs against the inner beltline molding. *tt
Bulletin:
42
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Brief information from tech talk regarding mmsa's investigation of inoperative / stuck shut door windows in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
Bulletin:
35B
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Tech talk information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble code 41-48 abs solenoid valve circuit. *tt
Bulletin:
52B
Component:
142000 air bags:side/window
Summary:
Tech talk supplemental restrint system (srs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) update - srs system dtc 72, 74, 82 or 84 side airbag (front seat back) circuit. *tt
Bulletin:
52B
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Subject regarding supplemental restraint system (srs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) update. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB0117004
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Subject regarding cruise control troubleshooting - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
73
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on the center display. *tt
Bulletin:
011001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on center display may go blank when the audio system is in use. * jb
Bulletin:
SR01009
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
Information regarding power steering oil feed tube.*jb
Bulletin:
TSB0255001
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding deletion of air conditioner drain house - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
78
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Subject regarding door glass adjustment to prevent wind and water leaks. *tt
Bulletin:
8113
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0401. *slc
Bulletin:
8121
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Customers may complain of a slight rattle from the clutch/transaxle. *slc
Bulletin:
8121
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality, or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings. *slc
Bulletin:
8122
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding clutch/manual transaxle rattle. *slc
Bulletin:
0255002
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg
Bulletin:
220502
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Subject regarding wheel investigation. *jg
Bulletin:
TSB0213014
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding fuel tank differentialpressure sensor - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB0211002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information on crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
85
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Information on diagnosing a rattling noise heard from rear suspension of vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
83
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle noise. *tt
Bulletin:
84
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle. *tt
Bulletin:
80
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings. *tt
Bulletin:
80
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Subject regarding clutch cover (pressure plate) removal. *tt
Bulletin:
80
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding center display update. *tt
Bulletin:
89
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Water leak at delta sash/side mirror. *tt
Bulletin:
0355006R
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
0355008
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot
Bulletin:
0355008R
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo
Bulletin:
88
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Heated door mirror stickers. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
0617001
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Cruise control system checks - service manual revision. *tt
Bulletin:
137
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb
Bulletin:
MEDICUpdate517
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
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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