2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 03V442000 on 11/04/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 06/10/2003 - 07/24/2003
- Affected:
- 17,087
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. the recall began december 3, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V428000 on 09/02/2004
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1999 - 09/29/2003
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- 15V338000 on 06/01/2015
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 04/04/1999 - 12/16/2004
- Affected:
- 443,442
- Defect:
- Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 5, 1999, to december 17, 2004, 2001-2005 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured january 19, 2000, to march 18, 2005, 2001-2005 chrysler sebring vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 dodge stratus vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 22, 2005. in the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
- Consequence:
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Correction:
- Mmna will notify their owners, and chrysler will notify the chrysler and dodge owners. dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-005. chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r30.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE TSBs (75)
- 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:
- TSB0242B002
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new color charts and body structure changes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0213015
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for cold engine misfire. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 0235006
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Subject regarding front brake ringing noise. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 0255002
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg
- Bulletin:
- SC02011
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding vehicle emission control information (veci) label service campaign. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB0242A008
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the door window glass may be out of alignment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 85
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Information on diagnosing a rattling noise heard from rear suspension of vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 85
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information on diagnosing comments of flooded or wet front floor / carpet on passenger's side. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 85
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding buzz, rattle at rear quarter panel (update). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 85
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-42a-008rev - revises original bulletin instructions concern window / delta sash adjustment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding sunroof judder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding wet or flooded floor area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding fog lamps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Medic information regarding system 9 & s-006. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Vehicle technical information regarding rear suspension rattle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunroof judder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wet or flooded floor area condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Sc-02-001 - regarding incorrect vehicle emission control information (veci) label service campaign.
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Bulletin review tsb-02-42a-008 regarding door window alignment. *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:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Customer may complain that the window glass freezes to moulding. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 80
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-00-004 containing specifications for 2003 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 80
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service manual information for certain 2003 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 80
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Medic information regarding system 9 cd. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0213017
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for misfire code set with no driveability concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0252A003
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Front seat adjustment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0213015R
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Incorrect powertrain control module (pcm) software parameters may cause a misfire condition when the engine is cold, setting diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 through p0306 in the pcm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0242A017
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Water leak at delta sash / side mirror. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0242A019
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunroof judder / lack of grease. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0313002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for hot soak restart and rough idle condition (diagnostic trouble code p0300-p0306). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0354001
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Cleaning procedure for headlamp fogging. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0313004
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for high speed misfire, service engine soon light and (diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0323004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Color variation of the automatic transmission fluid (aft) used in certain mitsubishi vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0354007
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Immobilizer system information update (2003 models). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0317003
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0355002
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioner refrigerant and air conditioner ecu voltages - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0355005
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning compressor high-pressure relief valve parts availability. including 2004 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 93
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlight bulb connectors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 89
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Door mirrors/door handles paint appearance. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0355006
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioner refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SC03001
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Vacuum hose routing diagram label must be changed- service campaign. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0323006
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0342A004
- Component:
- 174200 latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Summary:
- After pulling the hatch release lever and exiting the vehicle, air pressure from closing the door may cause the liftgate to half-latch. the liftgate can then only be opened by pulling the release lever again or using the key in the liftgat
- 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:
- 0342A005
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- The sunroof may judder or vibrate during opening/closing operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0314002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0413006
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for hot soak restart and rough idle condition (diagnostic trouble code p0300-p0306). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0413003
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for high speed misfire, service engine soon light and (diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 88
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Heated door mirror stickers. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 88
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Clock spring installation. mitsubishi motors. tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 09012002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Cold engine misfire. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 09012002
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Gooylear tire sticker. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 09012002
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Clicking noise at instrument panel. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 05012004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 2-3 shift flare. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 05012004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Top latch set screws. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10012002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Mil on hot engine misfire no driveability concerns. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 06012004
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Cold engine misfire. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10012002
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Special sunroof grease. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 115
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Unprimed bumper fascia trail period. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0513004
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0513006
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0523004
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 2-3 shift flare. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0522003
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Clutch release bearing installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 42A
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Door glass alignment. mitsubishi. tech talk. *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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