Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 1997
Model Eclipse Spyder made in 1997 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and structure. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V421003 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 12/01/1995 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 5164 | 05/24/2001 | ODI | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 04/06/2001 | 08/16/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/09/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| The consumer had an accident while driving 40 mph. she hit a parked police car and the air bag did not deploy. there were no injuries. *jb none of the air bags deployed. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 88000 | 3 | |
| Complaint received via e-mail.the convertible top literally leaks so bad that the whole interior is moldy. there is a lake in the trunk under the spare tire. on more than one occasion, the top will become unlocked and fly up. the support bars are bent and the straps are just hanging. the top does go up and down, but very slowly and not straight. i have to adjust the top as it is going up and down. mitsubishi has looked at the car and said there is absolutely nothing wrong with the convertible top. i feel that this is a serious safety defect and i am beginning to feel very unsafe in my car. the top has gotten so unstable that i can't go over 60 mph. or i can hear the locks loosening up and wind starts to come in to the car near the locks. i hope you can help me in my battle to drive a safe car. i also hurt my shoulder when i caught the top when it flew up the first time. i have all the doctor records and physical therapy records. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | BLOOMINGTON | EXTREME MOTORS |