MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V305002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | ECLIPSE | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-07 | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-03 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-01 - 1999-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2543
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 7, 2000. 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'.
