Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 1995

Model Eclipse made in 1995 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 7 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
00V421003MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 03/01/1994 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)516405/24/2001ODIMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN04/06/200108/16/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
NotesOwner notification began may 21, 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
99V066004MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 06/17/1994 to 06/06/1996V (Vehicle)378910/14/1999ODIMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN05/19/199905/20/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
NotesOwner notification began october 14, 1999. 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
SEATS
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb
SUSPENSION
03/01/2000970007
 The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. the odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. the dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. they claimed that they didn't smell the gas odor. *ak the belts were noisy and were worn out. both drive belts were replaced, the front wheels wore out fast, the horn was inoperative due to an open circuit, the third brake light would shake and vibrate, the right seat wouldn't lock, and the radio was inoperative. *sc the head gasket was leaking oil.*jb

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