1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse recall: head restraint
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on May 12, 1997. It covers about 119 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 119
- reported
- May 12, 1997
- owners notified
- Jun 16, 1997
- related complaints
- 2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
- Risk
- The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
Recall number 97V081001
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 97V081001
Is there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse head restraint?
Yes. Recall 97V081001, reported on May 12, 1997, covers about 119 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V081001?
Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.
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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