Recall 01V-005
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2 other models: Seats.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-005
- Reported
- January 8, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 47 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
The risk
The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 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 at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2001
- Mitsubishi Galant 2001