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Recall 06V-414

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-414
Reported
October 31, 2006
Vehicles affected
1,772 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.

The risk

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-06-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles