Make : MITSUBISHI Model : ECLIPSE Year : 2001
Build Dates : 20001109 - 20001109
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V005001
Date Owner's Notified: 20010215 Date Received by ODI: Date Added to Databse: 20010111
Manufacturer's Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 47
Summary:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence:
      THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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 1-800-222-0037.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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