2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RECALL - #01V295001
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
3/25/1999 - 7/5/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/2001 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
11/26/2001 |
| # Affected |
25,803 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE. |
| Consequences |
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 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 AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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