Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder 2001
Model Eclipse Spyder made in 2001 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and power train. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V225003 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 01/01/2000 to 06/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2996 | 12/28/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 08/10/2000 | 08/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 28, 2000.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 mitsubishicaribbean 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014191 | Intermittent rough idle engine stops. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014354 | Hot restart fuel pump noise. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014194 | M/t binding in reverse. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014192 | Buzz rattle at rear floor. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 56000 | 2 | |
| While driving 30 mph the vehicle starting pulling to the right. upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumers they noticed that the rim was bent, the tire had gone flat and was off the rim. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||