2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 03V442000 on 11/04/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 07/24/2003 - 09/10/2003
- 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:
- 04V312000 on 06/28/2004
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 04/15/2004 - 06/19/2004
- Affected:
- 834
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
- Consequence:
- Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
- Notes:
- Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-007.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:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V338000 on 06/01/2015
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 01/18/2000 - 03/17/2005
- 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.
2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER TSBs (13)
- Bulletin:
- SC03002
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Vehicle emission control information (veci) label service campaign. 2004 models. *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:
- 0314002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision. *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:
- 0442A001
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (all 2004 models). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0442A002
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- New convertible top service parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 09012004
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Bearing inspection. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 0542A004
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Convertible top latch replacement. *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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