2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RECALL - #15V338000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE |
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| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/5/1999 - 12/17/2004 |
| Recalled on |
6/2/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/2015 |
| # Affected |
443,442 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach. |
| Consequences |
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. |
| Corrective action |
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for SEATS
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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