1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, covering 688,178 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Recall number 98V069001 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103004 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Diluted primer may have been used on the windshield opening flanges prior to windshield glass installation which would not provide the retention required by fmvss 212.
- Risk
- Windshields would not prevent ejection of vehicleoccupants during a vehicle crash, which causes serious injuries and fatalities.
- Remedy
- Replace windshields, associated parts, and primer.
Recall number 90V106002 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace male hinge with a modified version to increase roof hinge receiver retention ability.
Recall number 90V056002 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.
- Risk
- Breakage of the wiring harness causes loss ofheadlamp illumination which could have a potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.
Recall number 89V128000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
How do I check if my 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
5, covering power train, seat belts and visibility.
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