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| Recent Recall Data - Mitsubishi
Posted: 06-11-2007 |
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DIAMANTE 2004 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE Manufactured between: 07/01/1997 and 03/31/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 ECLIPSE 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 08/23/2006 and 09/11/2006 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. the recall began on november 20, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Recall Date: 10/31/2006 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 06/21/2006 and 07/19/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember. Consequence: breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820. Recall Date: 09/06/2006 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 03/30/2005 and 06/10/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. as a result, the master cylinder may unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke. Consequence: should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Recall Date: 06/27/2005 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 03/30/2005 and 05/23/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly. Consequence: the booster body could separate due to improper crimp joints, resulting in a total loss of brake system performance, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 06/02/2005 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 06/01/1999 and 09/30/2003 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 06/01/1999 and 09/30/2003 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 04/16/2004 and 06/20/2004 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. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 06/29/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Manufactured between: 07/25/2003 and 09/11/2003 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 11/04/2003 ECLIPSE SPYDER 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 08/23/2006 and 09/11/2006 Defect: 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. Consequence: 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. Action: dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. the recall began on november 20, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Recall Date: 10/31/2006 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 06/21/2006 and 07/19/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember. Consequence: breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820. Recall Date: 09/06/2006 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 07/01/2000 and 05/31/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 07/01/2000 and 08/31/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 04/16/2004 and 06/20/2004 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. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 06/29/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Manufactured between: 07/25/2003 and 09/11/2003 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 11/04/2003 ENDEAVOR 2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 04/18/2005 and 06/15/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy. Consequence: this could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 03/09/2006 2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 05/25/2005 and 07/13/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping. Consequence: this may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. the recall began on october 3, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 09/15/2005 2005 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 03/11/2004 and 01/07/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. Consequence: this condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. the recall began february 24, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500. Recall Date: 03/02/2005 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 03/11/2004 and 01/07/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. Consequence: this condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. the recall began february 24, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500. Recall Date: 03/02/2005 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 02/01/2003 and 05/31/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 01/14/2003 and 05/20/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the retaining bolts that attach the propeller shaft to the center bearing flange and/or the rear differential flange may be missing, not sufficiently tightened or over tightened. Consequence: if the retaining bolts were to fall out, the drive to the rear wheels may be interrupted. in the worst case, the driver shaft may fall down, increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace with new bolts. the recall began on september 6, 2004. owners should call mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 06/28/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR Manufactured between: 03/11/2004 and 04/15/2004 Defect: on certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Action: dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. if so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Recall Date: 06/07/2004 GALANT 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT Manufactured between: 05/25/2005 and 08/10/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping. Consequence: this may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. the recall began on october 3, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 09/15/2005 LANCER 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER Manufactured between: 06/01/2001 and 07/31/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 LANCER EVOLUTION 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Manufactured between: 12/10/2004 and 06/06/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the turbo charger coolant hose was incorrectly manufactured, and may allow coolant leakage. Consequence: if a leak occurs, during vehicle operation when the manifold is hot, coolant may ignite and cause a vehicle fire. Action: dealers will replace the turbo charger coolant hose free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2005. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820. Recall Date: 07/27/2005 MONTERO 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Manufactured between: 06/01/1997 and 06/30/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Manufactured between: 04/04/2001 and 05/21/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature. Consequence: if the fuel leveling valve does not seal properly, fuel may leak onto the ground. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the leveling valve. the recall began on august 30, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. Recall Date: 07/06/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Manufactured between: 08/20/2002 and 01/29/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error. Consequence: this information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Action: owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. the recall began on april 14, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 02/20/2004 MONTERO SPORT 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT Manufactured between: 08/20/2003 and 01/29/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error. Consequence: this information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Action: owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. the recall began on april 14, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Recall Date: 02/20/2004 NATIVA 2004 MITSUBISHI NATIVA Manufactured between: 06/01/1997 and 02/28/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 OUTLANDER 2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Manufactured between: 08/01/2002 and 06/30/2004 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. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/01/2004 2004 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Manufactured between: 06/20/2003 and 07/11/2003 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps. Consequence: if this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle¿s high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. Recall Date: 11/03/2003 RAIDER 2006 MITSUBISHI RAIDER Manufactured between: 10/24/2005 and 12/09/2005 Defect: on certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), the abs electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions. Consequence: this could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Action: dealers will replace the abs ecu. the recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Recall Date: 02/09/2006 2006 MITSUBISHI RAIDER Manufactured between: 07/01/2005 and 01/27/2006 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning. Consequence: this can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash. Action: dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. the recall began on march 6, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Recall Date: 02/09/2006 |
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