2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others recall: seats
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on January 8, 2001. It covers about 47 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47
- reported
- Jan 8, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 15, 2001
- related complaints
- 6
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V005001
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 6 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 01V005001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and others seats?
Yes. Recall 01V005001, reported on January 8, 2001, covers about 47 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V005001?
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.
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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