2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others recall: engine
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on October 2, 2000. It covers about 6,037 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,037
- reported
- Oct 2, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 2000
- related complaints
- 44
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
- Risk
- Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Recall number 00V299001
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001 2001
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2001 2001
- Mitsubishi Galant 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about engine problems.
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2001 Mitsubishi Galant
Questions about recall 00V299001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others engine?
Yes. Recall 00V299001, reported on October 2, 2000, covers about 6,037 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V299001?
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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