Recall 01V-011
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 2000 to 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-011
- Reported
- January 16, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 277,227 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
The risk
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 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 2000 to 2001
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2001
- Mitsubishi Galant 1999 to 2001