MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1990: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V056002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-04-30 | 1990-03-21 | 1990-03-30 |
Production Dates: 1989-06-01 - 1989-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 367
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.
THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULT IN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.
NOTE: THIS RECALL APPLIES ONLY TO DIAMOND STAR MOTORS INSTALLED SUNROOFS.CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S PLYMOUTH AND EAGLE DEALERSHIPS AND MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECALL ACTION.SYSTEM: SUNROOF HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DSM MANUFACTURED SUNROOFS.
