2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recall: frame and members
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 6, 2006. It covers about 1,516 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,516
- reported
- Sep 6, 2006
- owners notified
- Sep 21, 2006
- related complaints
- 8
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
- Risk
- Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888‑648‑7820.
Recall number 06V334000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 06V334000
Is there a recall on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder frame and members?
Yes. Recall 06V334000, reported on September 6, 2006, covers about 1,516 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V334000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888‑648‑7820.
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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