MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2001: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V005001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-02-15 | 2001-01-08 | 2001-01-11 |
Production Dates: 2000-11-09 - 2000-11-09
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
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.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
