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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V428000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 06/01/1999 to 09/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/01/2004 | 09/03/2004 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 00 | 07/01/2001 | 622476 | Brief information on dynomometer testing. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| 0013005 | 08/01/2000 | 614011 | This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0442A005 | 07/01/2004 | 10008814 | Corrected keyless entry answerback function indicator information - technical information manual revision. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0355006R | 10/01/2003 | 0355006 | 10004453 | Air conditioning refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| 0355006 | 07/01/2003 | 10003407 | Air conditioner refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt | 10/20/2003 | |
| 0355005 | 05/01/2003 | 10002363 | Air conditioning compressor high-pressure relief valve parts availability. including 2004 models. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| 0355002 | 03/01/2003 | 10002269 | Air conditioner refrigerant and air conditioner ecu voltages - service manual revision. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| 0255002 | 03/01/2002 | 0255002 | 634624 | Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg | 10/03/2002 |
| TSB0255001 | 01/01/2002 | TSB0255001 | 628973 | Subject regarding deletion of air conditioner drain house - service manual revision. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606612 | Information regarding the air conditioning (a/c) harness. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9954007 | 09/01/1999 | 6088716 | This bulletin clarifies the installation instructions for the 6-disc in-dash cd changer. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 88 | 12/01/2002 | 10008908 | Heated door mirror stickers. mitsubishi motors tech talk. vol. 88. nov. 2002. *tt | 08/30/2004 | |
| SC03001 | 10/01/2003 | 10004443 | Vacuum hose routing diagram label must be changed- service campaign. *tt | 12/12/2003 | |
| TSB0051002 | 09/01/2000 | 614980 | This bulletin contains information concerning the elimination of the front license plate bracket on new mmma produced vehicles destined for states which require no front license plate. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/20/2007 | 124000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the air conditioning condenser was not draining properly and would intermittently become clogged. the dealer advised they could drain and repair the failure at the owners expense. the manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. the vin was not available and the failure and current mileages were 124,000. | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 100000 | 5 | 08/01/2000 |
| I have 2 complaints. my wheels were also dented and fractured upon inspection and had visible wear to my tires. two different garages had stated to go to the dealer and check on it. they of course said there was no problem and just to buy new rims at $385.00 each or tires. of course, after buying tires a few times, i just bought after market rims. the second complaint, is i have had visible corrosion on the battery cables on my car for years and asked the dealer if there was a reason so much is gathering, they advised no. well, i have replaced the battery and still am having the same problems such as: air conditioner goes out with the light blinking, car does not start, or while driving it will stall as well as run very sluggish. i have asked repeatedly if there is a problem and they stated not for my car, due to the date made. i find this a little odd, i have all the same problems of the 2000 eclipse, however, my car was made during the dates. my car is a 2000 eclipse gt and my battery wires have shown visible signs of corrosion for years and not being a mechanic how would i have though anything different than changing the battery, as well as getting new tires and new after market rims for the same price as stock rims. *jb | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 2 | 05/07/2000 | |
| The air conditioner compressor is frozen.inspite of near perfect driving conditions and california weather. headlights bulbs holders on both sides burned/melted. both headlights inoperable. same problem as nhtsa complaint id: 45076, and also id: 344396. although i had both original factory installed bulbs.*ak | |||
| 05/25/2004 | 51000 | 2 | 03/15/1996 |
| When depressing the clutch while in motion the gear would not shift properly or not at all into first/second or third gear. this almost caused a vehicle crash. they informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak the clutch problem was a daily intermittent problem. the a/c had gone out as well. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/03/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| A/c suction hose failure/coolant leaked out. right out of warranty.*ak | |||
| 08/06/2001 | |||
| Air conditioner leaking fluid.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. *ak prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative,sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted,fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering | |||
| 1 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| The air conditioner hose failed. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 03/09/2000 | ||
| Cd player failed. *jb | |||